Nursing Assistant in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: £24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey on ward AM2 (Respiratory) 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 37.5 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking.Following on the job training and assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.On the Job Training OpportunitiesOn joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants which includes. 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
Experience
d Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role. If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you'll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-MRI-7593191*
Job location
sManchester Royal InfirmaryOxford RoadManchesterM13 9WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take 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
Experience
d Nursing Assistant seeking 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 theCandidate Essentials Guidethat 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 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, email our team at looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job description
&
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialHolds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of startingLevel 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC.Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.KnowledgeEssential
Experience
working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contactDesirable
Experience
of working within a health care environment.SkillsEssentialGood communication skills (written and verbal).Able to work as a team.Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.DesirableComputer skills.
Person Specification
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.Employer
Details
We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey on ward AM2 (Respiratory) 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 37.5 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking.Following on the job training and assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.On the Job Training OpportunitiesOn joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants which includes. 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
Experience
d Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role. If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you'll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-MRI-7593191*
Job location
sManchester Royal InfirmaryOxford RoadManchesterM13 9WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take 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
Experience
d Nursing Assistant seeking 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 theCandidate Essentials Guidethat 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 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, email our team at looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job description
&
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialHolds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of startingLevel 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC.Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.KnowledgeEssential
Experience
working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contactDesirable
Experience
of working within a health care environment.SkillsEssentialGood communication skills (written and verbal).Able to work as a team.Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.DesirableComputer skills.
Person Specification
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.Employer
Details
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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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