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Practice Nursing Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419660
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a friendly, professional Nursing Assistant to work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct.
The position will be based across NPC Ponteland practice. The successful candidate will be providing a high level of patient care to patients of NPC.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to theclosing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct.
About us
Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GP's and now manages several GP practices with around 112,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
Whilst appointees will have a base practice in NPC, the may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital at effective primary care.
Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8328239KD
Job locations
NPC Ponteland Medical Group
Meadowfield Industrial Estate
Ponteland
NE20 9SD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate.
- To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc
- To promote health within the practice setting.
- To prepare clinical areas for procedures
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Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work:
- Conduct ECGS
- Perform Phlebotomy service
- Carry out LTC reviews
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate.
- To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc
- To promote health within the practice setting.
- To prepare clinical areas for procedures
-
Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work:
- Conduct ECGS
- Perform Phlebotomy service
- Carry out LTC reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
- Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCA''s
- Understanding of patient's basic needs
- Caring experience
- Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
- Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCA''s
- Understanding of patient's basic needs
- Caring experience
- Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NPC Ponteland Medical Group
Meadowfield Industrial Estate
Ponteland
NE20 9SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NPC Ponteland Medical Group
Meadowfield Industrial Estate
Ponteland
NE20 9SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)