Band 2 Nursing Assistant (Bank) | Year 1 Student Nurse Opportunity

BHSCT_Band 2 Nursing Assistant (Bank) | Year 1 Student Nurse Opportunity
Ref: 56033019
Branch: Belfast HSCT
Location: Belfast HSCT
Directorate: Nursing & User Experience
Salary: Band 2 (£24,465)
Contract Type: Bank
Opening date: 02/11/26
Closes: Tue, 17 November 2026 @ 4:30 PM
Interview Dates: TBC

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Job Description
Post: Nursing Assistant (Bank) | Year 1 Student Nurse Opportunity
Location: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Band: 2
Reports to: Senior Nurse on duty in the Ward/Department
Responsible to: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader

Job Summary / Main Purpose

• The post holder is required to provide and assist in the provision of high quality person centred care for patients and the families.
• The post holder will assist in all aspects of direct personal care for patients/clients and to carry out other assigned tasks in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients is kept in strict confidence.
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
For each of the following areas the post holder will:
Communication

• Deal courteously with patients, relatives, visitors, and others with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients and others taking into account their clinical conditions and differing levels of ability to understand.
• Observe and report any changes in patients' conditions or behaviour, including appetite, to relevant nursing staff.
• Ensure that any instructions regarding patients' treatment and diet are carried out and recorded as directed e.g. Fluid balance charts.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times, regarding patients and staff.
• Record and/or pass on messages to the Nurse-in-Charge as required.
• Report issues and complaints to relevant nursing staff as required.
• Always act in a courteous and respectful manner.

Provision of Care

• Follow the agreed plan of care.
• Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs and obtain their consent for treatment.
• Assist with the care of patients' clothing, laundry, lockers and wardrobes.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages for patients.
• Assist patients to eat and drink and record and report same.
• Maintain high standards of practice at all times.
• Participate in the care of the deceased patient and their relatives.
• Record and report care activities undertaken accurately to the nurse-in-charge.
• Assist nursing staff in the delivery of person centred care.

Personal and People Development

• Participate in the Trust's Personal Contribution Framework and KSF and participate in the Development Review system.
• Keep up to date records of own development review process.
• Attend staff induction and participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Share best practice with others.

Health, Safety and Security

• Undertake duties that are required to ensure adequate standards of environmental hygiene and prevent cross infection.
• Keep the Registered Nurse informed of any changes affecting patients or staff.
• Report any accidents and incidents to relevant nursing staff and assist in the investigation of same, verbally and in writing as required.
• Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations.
• Contribute to a safe environment within the risk management and clinical governance strategy.
• Comply with trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct.
• Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the maintenance of all equipment.
• Work within own role in emergencies and summon help.
• Identify and report any health, safety and security issues to the appropriate person.
• Ensure that uniform is worn correctly.

Service Improvement

• Contribute to effective team working.
• Cooperate with off duty scheduling so as to ensure that adequate staffing and optimum use of staff resource is achieved.
• Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance.

Quality

• Assist in the reception, admission and discharge of patients.
• Carry out assigned duties under the direction of a qualified nurse in such a way as to ensure that nursing care is of a high standard.
• Cooperate with nursing, medical and auxiliary staff to ensure that harmonious relationships are maintained within the Trust.
• Ensure economical use of resources.

Equality and Diversity

• Adhere to current legislation on equality and diversity.
• Present a positive image of self and the organisation, and treat others with dignity and respect.
• Recognise and report any discriminatory practice.

General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners". Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
This includes:

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments');
• Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique;
• Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values
The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centred care by:

• Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Displaying Openness and Trust
• Being Accountable
• Being Leading Edge
• Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust's Vision.

Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community where relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Personnel Specification
Job Title / Band: Band 2 Nursing Assistant / Year 1 Student Nurse Opportunity
Dept / Directorate: All Wards / Nursing and Midwifery

Essential Criteria

• Be currently undertaking Year 1 of an undergraduate degree programme in Nursing or Midwifery, OR be currently undertaking Year 1 of the Health Care in Practice programme delivered in partnership between Belfast Health & Social Care Trust and Belfast Metropolitan College AND a minimum of two GCE's/GCSE's Grade A-C / 9-4 grade (or equivalent) in English and Maths, OR 6 months relevant experience providing direct care and support in a caring environment, OR have an NVQ Level 2 Care Award or equivalent.
• Right to Work: The salary for this Band 2 post is currently below the applicable salary requirement for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (including a Health and Care Worker visa). The Trust would therefore be unable to sponsor an applicant for this role.
• Other: All post holders must undertake the Trust two week Induction Programme prior to work placement.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Be willing to undertake relevant training / professional development as required to meet the service need. Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.

Note: Where educational or professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values
Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role. We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.