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On-site in Darlington·Added yesterday (last checked 13 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £25,760 a year
About £1,840 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Darlington
- Closing date
- Apply by Friday 11 December



Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
- Computer skills
- Ability to learn new skills
- To be a CDDFT Trust as a Home Trust Student 6 months and established in the role
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations relevant legislation.
- Previous experience in caring for others
- Short Course relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance
Education & certifications
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
£25,760 a year BANK
The role
This position is for Nursing Student's with County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust who are looking to join our Healthcare Assistant Bank Band 3
What you'll do
- 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 assist patients meet their personal care needs (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 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 assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.
The post holder will support the team in providing care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.
Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other staff.
Good Standard of General Education.
Job summary
please state cddft.ppfs@nhs.net as your current referee so we can verify you are a current student with the Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
Employer's website
Date posted
13 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
About County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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- Health and social care
In their own words
About the company & team
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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