Job Description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants to the infectious disease department within our organisation. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on part-time basis.
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The hours of work will include days, nights and weekend cover on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working.
Job will involve 24 hour rotation
We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients.
We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of support for personal and professional development.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over 1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
356-25-7514313
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Hull
HU16 5JQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ qualification
Desirable

• Evidence of continued development

Skills and ability
Essential

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Able to work in stressful environment
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Work under own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills

Knowledge
Essential

• To work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
• Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management

Disposition
Essential

• Displays insight into effective team work
• Demonstrates flexibility

Other Requirements
Essential

• Prepared to develop responsibilities
• Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness
• Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy

Desirable

• Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others

Person Specification
Education/ qualification
Desirable

• Evidence of continued development

Skills and ability
Essential

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Able to work in stressful environment
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Work under own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills

Knowledge
Essential

• To work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
• Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management

Disposition
Essential

• Displays insight into effective team work
• Demonstrates flexibility

Other Requirements
Essential

• Prepared to develop responsibilities
• Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness
• Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy

Desirable

• Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others

Skills Required