Nursing Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Sheffield, S26 4TH
Salary
£26,300 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nursing assistant to join us on Sandpiper Ward, specialising in the care of working age adults ...
We are a vibrant, activity driven ward that promotes person centred care which supports both our patients and their carers. Candidates must demonstrate a compassionate and caring attitude towards their patients and be able to deliver a high standard of care. We are looking for people who share our Trust values and enjoy working in a rewarding environment as part of a busy and effective team.
To carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support of and under the supervision of a first level registered nurse.
The post holder will care for the patient's physical and personal needs, ensuring that a high standard of patient care is achieved.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C (4-9) in Maths or Functional skills level 2 in Maths (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
- Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervision of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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About the employer
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