Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A SKILLED WORKER SPONSORSHIP
Interview Date Tuesday 04 November 2025
Are you a naturally caring person who loves to make a difference to others? Do you like getting things done? Are you known for being hard working and reliable?
Are you the type of person who respects other people, treats them fairly and accepts them for who they are?
We want our patients to receive the best possible care from people for whom nothing is too much trouble. If you recognise yourself in the description above and it excites you to think you could be one of our team caring for our patients on a daily basis, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for the right kind of person who will thrive in this important work.
We are recruiting for a new 15 bedded Intestinal Failure unit which is expected to open in January 2026 at the Freeman Hospital and HCA's to support our winter plan 2025 in older people's medicine.
We will also have other vacancies across the Trust which will be confirmed on the day of interview.
For further details about our wards and departments, visit our web page.

• Full & Part Time Hours/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job

• Contributes to the work of the department by working under direct or indirect supervision of registered practitioners or assistant practitioners.
• Will carry out delegated, repetitive, routine, and familiar tasks.
• Will in time develop an awareness of normal parameters concerning patient / client wellbeing and report that which is out with normal parameters to the registered professional.
• Will plan and prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities.
• Will carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient / client journey, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner.
• Meet basic care needs of patients, washing dressing, assistance with feeding etc.

About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
317-2025-HCA-NOV
Job locations
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE7 7DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require you to bring your qualification certificates, photographic identification and provide a portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview. Your portfolio should include, certificates for training carried out in your place of work, documentation of your skills and competencies which have been signed by your manager or supervisor. An overview or reflection of your experience working in a healthcare setting. Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the job description and ensure you make reference to this in your application.
Essential Requirements
GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)please ensure you document this in your application in the qualification section, you will need to bring your certificates on the interview day.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent direct care experience in a recognised healthcare environment, please ensure you document your qualifications and your experience in your application.
Please note you will need to provide your qualifications or portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview.

• Experience of caring in a health care setting
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers.
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Alignment to trust values and core behaviours.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to work a full variety of shifts including days and nights.
• Basic IT skills
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures
• To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care
• To undertake a range of delegated clinical duties
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
• Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
• Continue to develop and maintain competencies to maintain high quality safe care.
• Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
• Assist with admin & clerical duties as required.

All successful candidates will be given support before working in the clinical area, by taking part in our mandatory Healthcare Academy programme, if you are new to the Trust.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a face to face interview on Tuesday 04 November 2025 at Regent Point, Gosforth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require you to bring your qualification certificates, photographic identification and provide a portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview. Your portfolio should include, certificates for training carried out in your place of work, documentation of your skills and competencies which have been signed by your manager or supervisor. An overview or reflection of your experience working in a healthcare setting. Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the job description and ensure you make reference to this in your application.
Essential Requirements
GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)please ensure you document this in your application in the qualification section, you will need to bring your certificates on the interview day.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent direct care experience in a recognised healthcare environment, please ensure you document your qualifications and your experience in your application.
Please note you will need to provide your qualifications or portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview.

• Experience of caring in a health care setting
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers.
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Alignment to trust values and core behaviours.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to work a full variety of shifts including days and nights.
• Basic IT skills
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures
• To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care
• To undertake a range of delegated clinical duties
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
• Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
• Continue to develop and maintain competencies to maintain high quality safe care.
• Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
• Assist with admin & clerical duties as required.

All successful candidates will be given support before working in the clinical area, by taking part in our mandatory Healthcare Academy programme, if you are new to the Trust.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a face to face interview on Tuesday 04 November 2025 at Regent Point, Gosforth.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)

Desirable

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience of caring in a health care setting

Desirable

• An understanding of working in the NHS

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Competent in physical skills e.g. recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)

Desirable

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience of caring in a health care setting

Desirable

• An understanding of working in the NHS

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Competent in physical skills e.g. recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc

Skills Required