Nursing Assistant

Job overview

To Assist the qualified nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect of 26 medical patient on a medical ward.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Nursing Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?

Ward 2 at Hexham General Hospital is seeking enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team. No two days are the same on our dynamic ward, and we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your clinical skills, contribute to outstanding patient care, and grow as part of the Northumbria family.

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

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

To Assist the qualified nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient nursing care.

To  ensure high standards of personal care.

Accurate record keeping NEWS, MUST, L&S, using Nerve centre system and ICE.

Perform Interventions E.G Bladder sans, weights.

Maintain patient safety - Safe moving and handling, IPC, Information Governance.

Support Trainees.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ward 2 is a General Medical ward with 26 patient with high complexity needs and Rehabilitations goals.

Assist with ADL's

Hygiene Needs

Elimination

Nutrition and hydration

Perform Last Offices.

Perform Observations.

Checks of Equipment.

Update on Clinical Training.