About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work within our Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1, Walkergate Park.
The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist rehab environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who have an acquired brain injury. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment is essential.
You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.
You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th October 2026
Closing date : 20th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Previous care experience Person centred care approach Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs Safeguarding knowledge Awareness of carer needs
Skills & Competencies Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training Verbal and written communication skills Effective Time Management
Desirable
Ability to prioritise tasks Accurate record keeping skills
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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)