Health Care Assistant Band 2/3

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: ROYAL JUBILEE MATERNITY HOSPITAL
• Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 08/09/26
• Closes: Tue, 22 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

Online and manual applications accepted. , A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Nursing Assistant

LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

BAND: 2

REPORTS TO: Midwife/Nurse in charge

RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Midwife/Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post holder is required to provide & assist in the provision of high quality person centred care for patients and the families.

The post holder will assist in all aspects of direct personal care for patients/clients & to carry out other assigned tasks in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients is kept in strict confidence.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

For each of the following areas the post holder will;

Communication

Deal courteously with patients, relatives, visitors, & others with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties.

Communicate effectively with patients & others taking into account their clinical conditions and differing levels of ability to understand.

Observe & report any changes in patients’ conditions or behaviour, including appetite, to relevant nursing staff.

Ensure that any instructions regarding patients’ treatment and diet are carried out & recorded as directed e.g. Fluid balance charts.

Maintain confidentiality of information at all times, regarding patients & staff.

Record &/or pass on messages to the Nurse-in-Charge as required.

Report issues and complaints to relevant nursing staff as required.

Always act in a courteous and respectful manner.

Provision of Care

Follow the agreed plan of care.

Respect peoples’ dignity, wishes & beliefs & obtain their consent for treatment.

Assist with the care of patients’ clothing, laundry, lockers & wardrobes.

Assist in the preparation & serving of meals & beverages for patients.

Assist with infant feeding.

Assist patients to eat & drink & record & report same.

Maintain high standards of practice at all times.

Participate in the care of the deceased patient & their relatives.

Record & report care activities undertaken accurately to the nurse-in-charge.

Assist nursing staff in the delivery of person centred care.

Personal & People Development

Participate in the Trust’s Personal Contribution Framework and KSF and participate in the Development Review system.

Keep up to date records of own development review process.

Attend staff induction and participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Share best practice with others.

Health, Safety & Security

Undertake duties that are required to ensure adequate standards of environmental hygiene and prevent cross infection.

Keep the Registered Nurse informed of any changes affecting patients & or staff.

Report any accidents and incidents to relevant nursing staff and assist in the investigation of same, verbally and in writing as required.

Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations.

Contribute to a safe environment within the risk management and clinical governance strategy.

Comply with trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct.

Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the maintenance of all equipment.

Work within own role in emergencies & summon help.

Identify & report any health, safety & security issues to the appropriate person.

Ensure that uniform is worn correctly.

Service Improvement

Contribute to effective team working.

Cooperate with off duty scheduling so as to ensure that adequate staffing and optimum use of staff resource is achieved.

Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance.

Quality

Assist in the reception, admission & discharge of patients.

Carry out assigned duties under the direction of a qualified nurse in such a way as to ensure that nursing care is of a high standard.

Cooperate with nursing, medical & auxiliary staff to ensure that harmonious relationships are maintained within the Trust.

Ensure economical use of resources.

Equality & Diversity

Adhere to current legislation on equality & diversity.

Present a positive image of self & the organisation, & treat others with dignity & respect.

Recognise & report any discriminatory practice.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centred care by:-

Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect

Displaying Openness and Trust

Being Accountable

Being Leading Edge

Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Nursing Assistant / Band 2

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: All Wards / Nursing and Midwifery

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.

You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Qualifications

Registration

A minimum of two GCE’s/GCSE’s Grade A-C / 9-4 grade (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

OR

6 months relevant experience in a caring environment.

Have an NVQ Level 2 Care Award or equivalent.

*You must ensure you state clearly how you meet the above criteria as failure to be specific will result in your application not being shortlisted*

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

All post holders

Must undertake the Trust two week Induction Programme prior to work placement.

At offer of post

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Be willing to undertake relevant training /professional development as required to meet the service need.

Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.

Interview

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role