Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Surgery and Elective Care Business unit on Ward 1 at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH). Ward 1 is a 30 bed emergency trauma orthopaedic ward which is primarily responsible for trauma orthopaedic admissions.

This busy trauma unit strives to deliver high quality, holistic care to all our patients. We pride ourselves on the adaptability of our team to meet the challenges that trauma brings. Within orthopaedics there are huge opportunities to learn and develop skills at all levels.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide high standards of care to those patients accessing our services. You should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to your work.

• To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality patient care.
• To provide assistance and support patients, carers and the MDT.
• To be responsible for your own nursing care standards.
• To assist in the clean, safe and hygienic ward environment.

About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 319-8403673GH
Job locations: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.
• To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi disciplinary team.
• To maintain high clinical standards.
• To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Previous care experience in a health or social care setting

Skills and Abilities
Desirable

• Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Carolyn Gray, carolyn.gray@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk, 01916072001

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