Nursing Assistant inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023
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At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistantstake great pride in the essential work we do. Thats because were not just helping patients, were going the extra mile for them day in, day out. But more than that, our teams commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that were among the best and most compassionate in our field.
On joining MFT, youll 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 youre a more experienced Nursing Assistantseeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, youll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. Youll 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 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.
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 this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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. T
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multidisciplinary citywide team, working under supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through the various clinics across the city provided by the service. This includes chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses in clinics, assisting with procedures and carrying our venepuncture. Microscopy training will be required if not already trained, support with skills and knowledge will be provided in order to be become competent in performing microscopy to assist with provisional diagnosis of infections within the Sexual Health Department. The postholder will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area and in the laboratory. They will be expected to rotate through managed areas within the clinic assisting in general care duties as specified below, under the overall guidance/supervision delegated by a Registered Nurse.
If starting as a Band 2, then once trained and assessed as competent in the band 3 role your banding will be changed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist and chaperone the clinicians in a variety of clinics during the consultation and clinical examination of clients including, e.g. sexual health screening, gynaecology and intrauterine device clinics within various clinic settings adhering to Trust guidelines
- To welcome clients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential in line with Trust policies and Caldicott principles.
- To provide a fast track service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen consisting of a urine sample or self-taken swab and blood tests. Ensuring samples are correctly labelled in line with sample acceptance guidelines.
- To work in PrEP Express clinic, providing screening and assessment of patients.
5. Inform qualified staff of changes in patients` condition/observations
6.To undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within clinic
7. To take all steps necessary to safeguard the welfare and safety of all persons within sexual health services and other venues during working hours, with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations and policies and procedures of the service.
8.To be non-judgmental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
9. Welcome and orientate patients/clients/visitors and others to the department.
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistantstake great pride in the essential work we do. Thats because were not just helping patients, were going the extra mile for them day in, day out. But more than that, our teams commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that were among the best and most compassionate in our field.
On joining MFT, youll 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 youre a more experienced Nursing Assistantseeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, youll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. Youll 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 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.
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 this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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. T
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multidisciplinary citywide team, working under supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through the various clinics across the city provided by the service. This includes chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses in clinics, assisting with procedures and carrying our venepuncture. Microscopy training will be required if not already trained, support with skills and knowledge will be provided in order to be become competent in performing microscopy to assist with provisional diagnosis of infections within the Sexual Health Department. The postholder will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area and in the laboratory. They will be expected to rotate through managed areas within the clinic assisting in general care duties as specified below, under the overall guidance/supervision delegated by a Registered Nurse.
If starting as a Band 2, then once trained and assessed as competent in the band 3 role your banding will be changed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist and chaperone the clinicians in a variety of clinics during the consultation and clinical examination of clients including, e.g. sexual health screening, gynaecology and intrauterine device clinics within various clinic settings adhering to Trust guidelines
- To welcome clients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential in line with Trust policies and Caldicott principles.
- To provide a fast track service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen consisting of a urine sample or self-taken swab and blood tests. Ensuring samples are correctly labelled in line with sample acceptance guidelines.
- To work in PrEP Express clinic, providing screening and assessment of patients.
5. Inform qualified staff of changes in patients` condition/observations
6.To undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within clinic
7. To take all steps necessary to safeguard the welfare and safety of all persons within sexual health services and other venues during working hours, with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations and policies and procedures of the service.
8.To be non-judgmental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.
9. Welcome and orientate patients/clients/visitors and others to the department.
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