Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a Nursing Assistant to work within Beadnell Ward Mother and Baby Unit at St Georges Park, Morpeth. Applicants for the post will be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals. They will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to contribute to the existing multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and increase their knowledge and skills in this highly unique and specialist service The unit provides assessment, care and treatment to pregnant and postnatal woman suffering from serious and acute mental illness, supporting their recovery and the enablement of motherhood. Support Workers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their knowledge of perinatal mental illness. This will be achieved through training and a robust supportive supervision system. Applicants for the post will be individuals who wish to work in this specialist field of nursing. They will be required to work across a 24 hour shift pattern and demonstrate a flexible attitude towards providing a needs led service. Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Be an active team player and have the ability to work on own initiative. Main duties of the job The ethos of our Mother and Baby Unit is to provide a homely and family-like environment to our mums, babies and families. o Ability to keep clear and accurate records. o Commitment to good practice and a team approach to work. o Commitment to equal opportunity and challenging any discriminatory and oppressive practices. o To ensure our unit is kept clean and in a tidy condition. o All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. o Draw the attention of the senior member of staff on duty to any areas of concern. o To complete all statutory and mandatory training. o To implement and contribute to the development of care plans. o To contribute to the provision of a secure, stable, supportive environment for the parent and child which respects and promotes their health, culture, religion, race, identity and lifestyle. o To safeguard and promote the welfare of all our mums and babies. o To follow policies and procedures ensuring a safe, secure and healthy environment at all times. o To create, maintain and review proper case records and plans as directed. o You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals and will receive excellent support, supervision and training. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG25-039-HN Job locations St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential NVQ 3 in care or commitment to work towards knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs Person centred care Mental health / learning disabilities needs PMVA Desirable Safeguarding knowledge/ experience Carer awareness Skills & Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Good time management skills Literacy Skills Numeracy skills PMVA Desirable Ability to priortise Good record keeping skills Role specific skills Essential Flexible Open to change Approachable Confident Motivated Demonstrates respect, dignity and integrity Trustworthy Personal charcateristics Essential Open and honest Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's vision and values Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential NVQ 3 in care or commitment to work towards knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs Person centred care Mental health / learning disabilities needs PMVA Desirable Safeguarding knowledge/ experience Carer awareness Skills & Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Good time management skills Literacy Skills Numeracy skills PMVA Desirable Ability to priortise Good record keeping skills Role specific skills Essential Flexible Open to change Approachable Confident Motivated Demonstrates respect, dignity and integrity Trustworthy Personal charcateristics Essential Open and honest Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's vision and values Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)