Nursing Assistant - TheatresinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED THU 3 APR 2025
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Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare institution, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, which is part of the larger Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Engagement in a meaningful patient care journey, supporting patients through the surgical process and ensuring their comfort and safety.
Comprehensive training and development programs, such as the Support Worker Development Programme, that facilitate skill enhancement and career progression to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
Diverse work environment with exposure to various surgical specialties, enhancing knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines like emergency, trauma, renal, and general surgery.
Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) with flexible work schedules, allowing for a work-life balance and accommodating days, nights, and weekend shifts.
Competitive salary range of £24,169 - £25,674 per annum, along with the benefits associated with working for the NHS, such as job security and pension schemes.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Nursing Assistant – Theatres at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital!
Are you a caring individual with a passion for helping others? We invite you to become a vital part of our Theatre Support team at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. As a Nursing Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the patient journey, assisting qualified practitioners in preparing our state-of-the-art surgical theatres for various specialties, including trauma and general surgery. Your warm empathy and attentive support will ensure that each patient feels safe and cared for throughout their surgical experience.
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to healthcare or have prior experience, our Support Worker Development Programme will equip you with the skills needed to thrive and progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role. With flexible shifts and a commitment to your personal and professional growth, this is an opportunity not just to advance your career but to genuinely make a difference in people's lives. Come and join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in patient care—because at MFT, your dedication to nurturing others matters deeply!
Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare institution, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, which is part of the larger Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Engagement in a meaningful patient care journey, supporting patients through the surgical process and ensuring their comfort and safety.
Comprehensive training and development programs, such as the Support Worker Development Programme, that facilitate skill enhancement and career progression to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
Diverse work environment with exposure to various surgical specialties, enhancing knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines like emergency, trauma, renal, and general surgery.
Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) with flexible work schedules, allowing for a work-life balance and accommodating days, nights, and weekend shifts.
Competitive salary range of £24,169 - £25,674 per annum, along with the benefits associated with working for the NHS, such as job security and pension schemes.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.
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Main area Nursing Assistant Grade Band 2/3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, nights, weekends) Job ref 349-MRI-6977254*
Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £24,169 - £25,674 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We’re looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Support Workers 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 in the Adult Theatres. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. care.
You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.
Previous Theatre experience is desirable but not essential. The advert may close early if there is high demand.
Main duties of the job
Theatres and Elective In Reach (TIER) is looking for Theatre Support Workers to work within our 18 theatre department, that covers a range of specialties such as Emergency, Trauma, vascular, renal, urology, head and neck and general surgery.
Your role will be that of a Nursing Assistant to support the qualified theatre practitioners. Your main responsibility will be inside Theatres supporting qualified practitioners to prepare the theatre and sterile equipment for surgery. This will include manual handling of surgical equipment and instruments, and assisting patient positioning. You will support the Scrub Practitioner and Surgical Team throughout the case, including setting up laparoscopic equipment, handling implants, and completing associated digital documentation.
Additional duties include collecting, escorting and reassuring patients to and from ward areas into the anaesthetic room and forward wait area where patients wait for their operative procedure.
The role also includes other duties for example waste management, stock rotation, cleaning and use of medical devices. You would also cover other roles such as housekeeping and theatre sterile services if required.
If you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. Upon completion of the Programme, will give you the opportunity to progress to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.
On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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
Main area Nursing Assistant Grade Band 2/3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, nights, weekends) Job ref 349-MRI-6977254*
Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £24,169 - £25,674 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We’re looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Support Workers 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 in the Adult Theatres. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. care.
You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.
Previous Theatre experience is desirable but not essential. The advert may close early if there is high demand.
Main duties of the job
Theatres and Elective In Reach (TIER) is looking for Theatre Support Workers to work within our 18 theatre department, that covers a range of specialties such as Emergency, Trauma, vascular, renal, urology, head and neck and general surgery.
Your role will be that of a Nursing Assistant to support the qualified theatre practitioners. Your main responsibility will be inside Theatres supporting qualified practitioners to prepare the theatre and sterile equipment for surgery. This will include manual handling of surgical equipment and instruments, and assisting patient positioning. You will support the Scrub Practitioner and Surgical Team throughout the case, including setting up laparoscopic equipment, handling implants, and completing associated digital documentation.
Additional duties include collecting, escorting and reassuring patients to and from ward areas into the anaesthetic room and forward wait area where patients wait for their operative procedure.
The role also includes other duties for example waste management, stock rotation, cleaning and use of medical devices. You would also cover other roles such as housekeeping and theatre sterile services if required.
If you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. Upon completion of the Programme, will give you the opportunity to progress to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.
On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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
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To work as a Nursing Assistant (also known as a Healthcare Assistant or HCA) in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are some of the key skills and qualities required:
Essential Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, colleagues, and families. Effective listening and interpersonal skills are also vital.
2. Empathy and Compassion: A caring attitude towards patients and their families, understanding their needs and emotions.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team, cooperating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring that records are kept accurately and that patients receive the correct care according to their needs.
5. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding of basic health and medical terminology, as well as procedures and protocols.
6. Physical Stamina: Capability to support patients physically, which may involve lifting, transporting, and assisting with mobility.
7. Organizational Skills: Managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks to ensure that patient care needs are met promptly.
8. Crisis Management: Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively, including recognizing signs of distress or deterioration in patients.
9. Observational Skills: Ability to notice changes in a patient’s condition and report them to registered nurses or doctors.
10. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare databases and documentation systems, as some record-keeping may be required.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications aren’t always necessary to become a Nursing Assistant, the following can be beneficial:
- Care Certificate: A standard induction program for new staff in health and social care settings, covering fundamental skills and knowledge.
- Health and Social Care Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma: These qualifications can provide a solid foundation in care practices.
- First Aid/CPR Certification: Many employers value candidates who have training in basic life support.
- Criminal Record Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Personal Attributes
1. Reliability: Being punctual and dependable, especially since care roles often require shift work, including evenings and weekends.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and varying patient needs.
3. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different cultural backgrounds and personal preferences of patients.
4. Patience and Tolerance: Ability to manage challenging behaviors with professionalism and understanding.
5. Willingness to Learn: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on best practices in healthcare.
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