# Nursing Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-assistant/df1b362f-8435-453f-a9bc-1477a81ea780 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-assistant/df1b362f-8435-453f-a9bc-1477a81ea780.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** North Shields - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Covering 8-8 shift with a mixed shift pattern and weekend working - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T09:33:25.897Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Lynemouth/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Services_District_Nursing/Community_Services_District_Nursing-v8119205 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8119205?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Southeast and Central Community Nursing Team as a Nursing Assistant. The Trust is committed to provide opportunities for development for all staff to help reach their full potential and if not already obtained there is an expectation that the Care Certificate Programme will be completed. We also provide training opportunities to enhance clinical skills required to provide high and safe quality care in line with the Trusts values. The Healthcare Assistant within a community setting works as a member of a wider community nursing team to delivery clinical care to patients including the performance of diagnostic tests and the delivery of personal and delegated nursing care to individuals with chronic health problems. Although the post holder receives support and supervision from registered nurses she / her is expected to work unsupervised in the patient own home, the surgery and in residential home environments. The health care assistant will have delegated responsibility to order and rotate stock to support the team. The post holder will also undertake administrative tasks allocated by the team lead. 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 The performance of personal care tasks and clinical interventions delegated by registered nurses including simple dressings, catheter care, eye drops etc. The delivery of personal care and support to patients with a terminal illness and their families including the provision of emotional support. The collection of equipment and the safe use and decontamination of such equipment between each use. Good communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues. Communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and other agencies to ensure the continuity of patient care and onward referral where necessary. The collection of equipment and the safe use and decontamination of such equipment between each use. The checking of equipment, stock levels and expiry dates re-stocking and re-ordering supplies as necessary IT skills especially in relation to the use of electronic patient held record. ### Detailed job description and main 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** - Knowledge and understanding of community care philosophy and procedures gained either through formal qualification or experience - NVQ Level 3 in care or the equivalent level of skill and knowledge gained through experience and competence assessment ### Other Requirements **Essential** - It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role. ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Setting up clinical rooms and assisting registered nurses during minor surgery including the preparation of equipment, cleaning of the area and collection of patients from the waiting area - The performance of diagnostic tests either requested by other practitioners or identified through the interpretation of patient records in accordance with local protocols. Such tests include blood pressure measurement, ECGs, blood collection, and blood glucose estimation etc - Assisting registered nurses with 11 diagnostic procedures such as Ankle Brachial Pressure Index using Doppler. - The safe moving and handling of patients and inanimate loads including the selection and safe use of appropriate equipment / aids ## Documents - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) - [com1014 nursing assistant jd&ps (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440175) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.