Nursing Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior & Mid Level
Healthcare
Manchester

Requirements

- Compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Flexibility to work across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week
- Ability to assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care
- Experience supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, and drinking
- Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and assessment to learn a range of delegated clinical care duties
- Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered
- For experienced Nursing Assistants seeking a new opportunity, undertake a skills analysis to ensure that required skills for the role are met
- Support to access relevant clinical skills modules if knowledge gaps are identified

Responsibilities

- 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 & 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.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Nursing Assistant position?

There are no specific qualifications required to apply, but prior experience in healthcare or completion of the Care Certificate will be beneficial.

Will I receive training as a Nursing Assistant?

Yes, you will receive on-the-job training as part of the Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants, which includes completion of the Care Certificate.

Are there opportunities for career progression within this role?

Yes, upon completing the Support Worker Development Programme and demonstrating the required skills, you could progress to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires flexibility to work across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as a Nursing Assistant?

Your duties will include supporting patients with personal care needs such as mobilizing, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, and drinking, as well as recording patient observations.

How does MFT support employee health and wellbeing?

MFT prioritizes employee health and wellbeing by creating a culture of inclusion and belonging and providing equal opportunities for career development.

Can I apply if I have previous healthcare experience?

Yes, experienced Nursing Assistants are welcome to apply. A skills analysis will be conducted to assess your fit for the role.

Who can I contact for more information about the Nursing Assistant position?

For more details or informal visits, you can contact Geethu Baby, the Ward Manager, at Geethu.baby@mft.nhs.uk or by calling 01619223740.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.