Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 8 North Tyneside General Hospital, for two band 3 nursing assistants to join the team.



We are a 12 bedded elective orthopaedic unit that specialises in joint replacements.



We are looking for candidates that are motivated and committed to ensure safe and high quality care.



You will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team, delivering all aspects of care to patients and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar setting is desirable, but not essential. These posts will be rotational between day/night shift



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.



The main purpose of the role is to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the nurses and the ward manager.



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



We manage 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, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.



To assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

To give basic nursing care, e.g.; assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision. Monitor patients' observations and vital signs including fluid balance

To report accurately perceived changes in a patient's manner, observation, eating habits etc.

To promote health within the ward setting.

Organises own day to day work tasks or activities under supervision of qualified staff

Able to respond to the changing needs of patients and ward routines