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Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-0990 |
Summary
The post holder will support the clinical team in providing care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse. See person specification for full details. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations. To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway. To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations. To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse. To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort). To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner. To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse. To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings). To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care. To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient. To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy. To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.