Senior Nursing Assistant

Job summary

Join Our Team - Make a Real Difference

We are looking for motivated health care support workers/ nursing assistants to join our friendly team. We are particularly focusing on Community to join our Neighbourhood Nursing teams in Lambeth and Southwark which are one of only two teams in the country to be rated outstanding. We will also consider applications which demonstrate significant experience in Theatre or Acute mental health,

We may consider applications for inpatient and maternity roles should they arise in the meanwhile, applicants will be offered a reserve place if they successfully pass interview but we do not immediately have a position.

Important Information

• For this role it is essential that you have previous or current Acute Hospital or NHS community services.
• Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation (Theory & Practical)

Once the advert has closed you will be emailed and ask to send us a copy of your care certificate, if we do not receive this within 48 hours you will not be eligible to be short listed for an interview

If you have been interviewed in the past 3 months you will not be eligible to be reinterviewed in this advert.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026 Midnight

Selection process:

Phase 1 Monday 28th September 2026. Phase 1 will include a basic literacy and numeracy assessment and group discussion.

Phase 2: Those candidates who successfully pass phase 1 will be invited back on another date for interview.

Main duties of the job

We take pride in setting good standard of care and ensuring our nursing workforce has the necessary skills to deliver the best care possible.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nursing assistants. You will need to have excellent communication and time management skills.

Teamwork is very important to us - you will be joining a committed team across the trust so being a team player is essential.

We really value our Nursing Assistants' role in our ability to provide holistic care to our patients. You will need a flexible approach, be dedicated and able to role model an excellent level of patient care and experience.We actively support the buddy programme and other opportunities to develop further.

To be part of our Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3) team, we would like you to have the following qualifications:

• Experience in a hospital setting
• GSCE Maths and English Desirable
• Good standard of literacy and numerical skills is essential
• NVQ III in Healthcare and or a completed Full Care Certificate Programme which is an essential criterion for this role
• A calm and kind approach
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in caring for complex patients with medical conditions.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Job responsibilities

• To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care and a range of clinical duties in liaison with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward/ service.
• To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care packages as delegated by a registered healthcare professional; reporting back on progress
• To provide day to day supervision and /or support co-ordination of learners and juniorstaff acting both as a leader and role model for Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Worker (band 2)
• To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager and provide support and guidance to others to help their development
• To demonstrate a broad skill base, planning own duties and organising own day to day work activities
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of high-quality person-centred care and principles.

Please see Job description for full details.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Clear and accurate written communication
• Good standard of literacy and numerical skills

Desirable

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or Functions skills level 2
• EPIC

Skills

Essential

• Able to work effectively as a team member
• Evidence of good IT skills
• Able to accurately complete, understand and record clinical observations

Desirable

• Phlebotamy
• Experience of therapetic engagement or verbal de-escalation
• Knowledge of the mental health capacity act

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or other acute setting OR for mental health with those requiring acute mental health support
• Knowledge of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with patients who present a risk to themselves or others
• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• NHS experience
• NHS Community experience

Value and behaviour

Essential

• Inclusive and compassionate
• Understanding of dignity and respect
• Communication skills - able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Essential

• Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation - Online Care certificates will not be accepted and you will be required to evidence this before being shortlisted