Nursing Assistant
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Nursing Assistant
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our Elderly rehabilitation team on Ward 2 at Blyth Community Hospital as a Nursing Assistant. The role involves providing high standard safe care to 26 patients, supporting independence and rehab goals, monitoring observations, and assisting with activities of daily living.
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Location: Blyth Community Hospital, Thoroton Street, Blyth, NE24 1DX
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Closing date: 12 May 2026
Main Duties of the Job
- Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital.
- Record patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions.
- Carry out limited clinical care duties.
- Demonstrate compassion and a caring attitude towards patients.
- Deliver a high standard of care.
- Possess good communication and organisational skills.
- Work flexible hours including weekends and night shifts.
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manages three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, including our state-of-the-art [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- Essential: Previous care experience in a health or social care setting.
- Desirable: Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area; Care certificate course.
Qualifications
- Essential: Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience; Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation; Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience.
Additional Information
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer contact: Ward Manager Stephanie Gregory, email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], phone: [contact hidden].
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