Senior Nursing Assistant Band 3 (Urgent Care)

Job details

• Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Location: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Directorate: Adult Community Services
• Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 15/06/26
• Closes: Tue, 30 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

2 posts immediately available in Urgent Care across both Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital sites. 1 full-time and 1 part-time post. A waiting list will also be compiled for future posts that may arise. The current operational hours within Urgent Care is Monday-Friday 09:00-21:00. Due to evolving service demands, operational hours may change. Please note: If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to ensure your Right to Work in the UK, please note under current Home Office Immigration Rules, skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for entry level to this position. The starting salary for this role, based on full time hours, is below the minimum threshold for skilled worker sponsorship which is currently £25,000. ) Online and manual applications accepted. Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR . Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Senior Nursing Assistant

BAND

Band 3

DIRECTORATE

Adult Community Services

INITIAL LOCATION

Urgent Care Centre

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Lead Nurse /Head of Service

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder is required to assist in the provision of safe, effective, compassionate person centred care.

The post holder will assist patients/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered nursing staff, for example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking.

The post holder will undertake clinical duties as required in the ward/department such as Venepuncture (Adults), Vital signs - Undertaking and Recording (Adults), ECG- Recording a 12 lead ECG, undertaking and recording Glucose and Urinalysis.

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

The post holder must adhere to the Standards for Nursing Assistants (DoH, 2018).

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of Care

The post holder will

Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users at all times.

Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of all patients/service users.

Obtain consent from patient/service user for all care and treatment provision.

Undertake clinical duties as required in the department, which have been delegated which may include venepuncture, ECGs, peak flows and physiological observations

Report and where appropriate accurately record all activities undertaken.

Encourage patients/service users to actively participate in their own care when this is appropriate.

Identify if patients/service users are at risk and inform the clinician on duty and make a written record

Communication

The post holder will

Deal courteously with patients/service users, and others with whom they come into contact within the course of their duties.

Communicate effectively with patients/service users and others taking into account physical and mental state.

Report and record any changes in patient’s/service user’s condition or behaviour to relevant registered nursing staff, in line with organisational policy.

Ensure that all information/messages, issues and concerns are passed onto relevant registered nursing staff in an appropriate and timely manner.

Where required make accurate and complete written records, for example, fluid balance charts, NEWS charts, computer records

Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users and staff, at all times.

Personal & People Development

The post holder will

Participate fully in the Trust’s Knowledge & Skills Framework and Development Review process and comply with the Trust’s appraisal system.

Complete Induction Programme and participate in training and other learning and development activities as required.

Keep up to date records of own development review process.

Participate in the induction and development of others as required.

Health, Safety & Security

The post holder will

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

Report any accidents and incidents to relevant registered nursing staff and assist in the investigation of same.

Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations.

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

Work within own role in emergencies and summon help.

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

Comply with HSC Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.

Service Improvement

The post holder will

Fully participate in all work place audits.

Report all concerns and complaints to appropriate registered nursing staff in a timely manner.

Quality

The post holder will

Work within the limits of own competence and responsibility and will refer issues beyond these limits to registered nursing staff.

Act responsibly as a team member and seek help if necessary.

Contribute to the delivery of respectful, safe, effective person-centred and compassionate care in order to provide a quality service.

Equality & Diversity

The post holder will

Adhere to current legislation and Trust policies on equality and diversity.

Present a positive image of self and the organisation, and treats others with dignity and respect

Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trust’s Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises 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 HSC Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, service users, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The 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/clients and staff.

The Patient Experience Standards

Patients and service users have a right to experience respectful and professional care, in a considerate and supportive environment, where their privacy is protected and dignity maintained. This principle should be promoted and supported by all health and social care organisations and professional bodies, enabling staff to provide a quality service.

There are many complex factors relevant to the quality of patient and service user experience. The following five areas have been identified as important towards ensuring a positive patient or service user experience.

Respect

Attitude

Behaviour

Communication

Privacy and Dignity

This is not an exhaustive list and there may be overlap between the areas, however, all five relate to aspects identified by patients and service users as important to their experience.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND Senior Nursing Assistant Band 3

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Urgent Care

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 in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 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

SECTION 1: 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

Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care (or relevant equivalent qualification)

Completed relevant training, and is competent and experienced in the following clinical tasks;

Venepuncture (Adults)

Vital signs - Undertaking and Recording (Adults)

ECG- Recording a 12 lead ECG

Blood sugar monitoring and completing urinalysis

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment3.

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are also ESSENTIAL criteria which you are expected to possess

Skills / Abilities

Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full

Ability to work as part of a team

Effective organisational skills

An interest and commitment to making a difference to service users, highly committed to a patient centred approach and high quality of care.

Ability to work flexibly including evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call as required

Willing to undertake training necessary for the role.

Interview

Knowledge

Understanding of role.

Understanding of patient / service user experience needs in a caring environment.

Awareness of health & safety issues.

Interview

NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

3The criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Postholders will be required to undertake the regionally developed induction programme in the first two weeks following the allocated start date and complete within 6 months of taking up post. Postholders must also undertake relevant training to meet service needs.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Successful applicants will be required to produce documentary evidence that they are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to ensure your Right to Work in the UK, please note under current Home Office Immigration Rules, skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for entry level to this position.

The starting salary for this role, based on full time hours, is below the minimum threshold for skilled worker sponsorship which is currently £25,000.

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment.

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER