Job summary
We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we're going the extra mile for them - day in, day out. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.
You'll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The service runs 7 days a week, varying shift patterns are available and operates between 8:00 am and 20:00pm and includes Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year.
To work as an integral part of the Discharge to Assess team to provide a high quality patient centred approach to adults in the community in South Manchester. The aim of the post is to enable patients to have assessments and treatment plans carried out in their own homes following discharge from an acute hospital setting. You would be part of a multi-disciplinary health & social care team who work towards regaining or maintaining independence and quality of life. The post holder will have an allocated caseload of patients under the supervision of a registered professional.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist in delivering the excellent patient care you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.
Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs and will involve traveling to patients' homes from various locations. Duties also includes, collecting patients from the ward with D2A vehicle and driver. You will occasionally be required to drive the D2A vehicle when the driver is unavailable.
Following on the job training & assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated, duties that include recording patient observations & changes to clinical conditions.
Car owner/ user essential.
Previous community experience is preferred; however, training will be available.
On the Job Training Opportunities
If you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop yourself through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. The great news is, the completion of this Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you're an experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role.
Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds level3 Vocational qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency, in clinical health care
- Holds Functional Skills L1 maths and English, or educational equivalent
- Worked at B2 Nursing Assistant, or equivalent
- Completed the National Care Certificate if relevant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting and undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments
- knowledge of infection control and safeguarding processes
- Experience of dealing with informal complaints, as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to work as a team
- Able to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds level3 Vocational qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency, in clinical health care
- Holds Functional Skills L1 maths and English, or educational equivalent
- Worked at B2 Nursing Assistant, or equivalent
- Completed the National Care Certificate if relevant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting and undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments
- knowledge of infection control and safeguarding processes
- Experience of dealing with informal complaints, as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to work as a team
- Able to work on own initiative
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.
