Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum
Profession
Nursing assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (covering maternity leave)
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Previous care experience in a health or social care setting

  • Qualifications

    Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience

  • Qualifications

    Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area

  • Experience

    Customer Care course

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Assistant to join Critical Care

The successful candidate will work as part of the team to deliver care to adults who are critically ill.

We have a comprehensive training package and will provide a supportive learning environment, encouraging you with your own personal development.

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

  • To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of both direct and non-direct patient care.
  • To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community, and other settings.
  • Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions
  • Carries out limited clinical care duties.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Nursing Assistant with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (covering maternity leave). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.

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