Impactful Role, Nursing Assistants play a crucial role in the patient care journey, providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
Comprehensive Training, Opportunities for on-the-job training and skills development, including the Care Certificate and support for progression to higher Band roles.
Collaborative Work Environment, Working within a multi-disciplinary team fosters a collaborative atmosphere, enhancing professional growth and patient care standards.
Diverse Work Shifts, Flexibility in working across a range of day and night shifts allows for a balanced work-life schedule.
Established NHS Trust, Being part of one of the largest NHS Trusts in England (MFT) affords staff access to vast resources and opportunities.
Commitment to Sustainability, Engagement with the Green Plan reflects the Trust's commitment to sustainable healthcare practices.
Research and Innovation, Opportunities to partake in high-quality research programs support ongoing professional development and contribute to advancements in healthcare.
Join the compassionate team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as a Nursing Assistant in Urmston and play a vital role in the care journey of our patients. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and want to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment where your dedication will shine. You'll work alongside our dedicated nursing staff, providing essential support in the bustling theatre setting, ensuring that every patient receives the exceptional care they deserve.
At MFT, we believe in nurturing talent through our Support Worker Development Programme, which offers on-the-job training, helping you develop valuable skills and gain a Care Certificate. Whether you're new to healthcare or looking to progress to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role, we’re here to support your journey. Join us and become part of a large and inclusive team that champions innovation, prioritises sustainability, and promotes career advancement. If you're ready to take the next step in your caring career, connect with us today!
At MFT, we believe in nurturing talent through our Support Worker Development Programme, which offers on-the-job training, helping you develop valuable skills and gain a Care Certificate. Whether you're new to healthcare or looking to progress to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role, we’re here to support your journey. Join us and become part of a large and inclusive team that champions innovation, prioritises sustainability, and promotes career advancement. If you're ready to take the next step in your caring career, connect with us today!
Impactful Role, Nursing Assistants play a crucial role in the patient care journey, providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
Comprehensive Training, Opportunities for on-the-job training and skills development, including the Care Certificate and support for progression to higher Band roles.
Collaborative Work Environment, Working within a multi-disciplinary team fosters a collaborative atmosphere, enhancing professional growth and patient care standards.
Diverse Work Shifts, Flexibility in working across a range of day and night shifts allows for a balanced work-life schedule.
Established NHS Trust, Being part of one of the largest NHS Trusts in England (MFT) affords staff access to vast resources and opportunities.
Commitment to Sustainability, Engagement with the Green Plan reflects the Trust's commitment to sustainable healthcare practices.
Research and Innovation, Opportunities to partake in high-quality research programs support ongoing professional development and contribute to advancements in healthcare.
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, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & Operating Departmental Practitioners (ODPs) within Trust guidelines and protocols, you’ll assist the Theatre Nursing team and Operating Department Practitioners in delivering excellent standards of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.
Your duties will be to support during each phase of a patient's perioperative care,& support & manage the preparation of operating theatres.
Following on the job training & assessment, you’ll learn how to undertake a range of delegated, clinical care duties that include recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions.
On the Job Training Opportunities
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 which includes completion of the Care Certificate. 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 an experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role. If there are gaps identified in your knowledge, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ashish Chavan Job title: Theatre Lead Email address: Telephone number:
If you are interested in a visit to the department please feel free to contact the follow /
Theatre Lead
You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & Operating Departmental Practitioners (ODPs) within Trust guidelines and protocols, you’ll assist the Theatre Nursing team and Operating Department Practitioners in delivering excellent standards of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.
Your duties will be to support during each phase of a patient's perioperative care,& support & manage the preparation of operating theatres.
Following on the job training & assessment, you’ll learn how to undertake a range of delegated, clinical care duties that include recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions.
On the Job Training Opportunities
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 which includes completion of the Care Certificate. 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 an experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role. If there are gaps identified in your knowledge, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ashish Chavan Job title: Theatre Lead Email address: Telephone number:
If you are interested in a visit to the department please feel free to contact the follow /
Theatre Lead
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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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