Job summary
This position is for Nursing Student's with County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust who are looking to join our Healthcare Assistant Bank Band 3

please state cddft.ppfs@nhs.net as your current referee so we can verify you are a current student with the Trust

Main duties of the job

• To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations.
• To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
• To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
• To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
• To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
• To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
• To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
• To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
• To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
• To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
• To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.

About us
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the team in providing care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.

Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other staff.

Good Standard of General Education.

Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations relevant legislation.

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills
• Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

• Short Course relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance

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: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Manager, Nursing & General, cddft.recruitment-nrt@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 13 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 a year BANK
Contract: Bank
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: C9439-26-0020
Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom; University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)

• Library knowledge and learning centre services
• CDDFT
• Credit union
• Cycle to Work Link
• Pension Scheme

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