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Job overview
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.
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records.
- Commitment to good practice and a team approach to work.
- Commitment to equal opportunity and challenging any discriminatory and oppressive practices.
- To ensure our unit is kept clean and in a tidy condition.
- All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment.
- Draw the attention of the senior member of staff on duty to any areas of concern.
- To complete all statutory and mandatory training.
- To implement and contribute to the development of care plans.
- 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.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of all our mums and babies.
- To follow policies and procedures ensuring a safe, secure and healthy environment at all times.
- To create, maintain and review proper case records and plans as directed.
- You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals and will receive excellent support, supervision and training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9th July 2026
Closing date : 23rd July 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person specification
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
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This advert is for Nursing Assistant with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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