Job summary We are looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistant with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at North Manchester General Hospital (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we go the extra mile for them, 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 You will work on days and nights as part of internal rotation. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a friendly and caring team on the busy Coronary Care Unit at North Manchester General Hospital (MFT). You will undertake the role of caring for patients through indirect supervision by a professionally qualified nurse. Our team's commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we're among the best - and most compassionate - in our field. At the heart of the ward, you'll form a vital part of the team at the forefront of delivering direct care to our patients by communicating effectively and with compassion and assisting them with their personal care, mobility support and nutrition and hydration. You will be fully supported a training programme will be provided for you. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job You will be supervised by Registered Nurses working within Trust guidelines and protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care.Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and 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 and changes to patient conditions. On the Job Training Opportunities On joining North Manchester General Hospital, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills. We also have a Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. 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 with a comprehensive range of skills and 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 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. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-NMGH-6930002 Job locations North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB 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 experienced 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 and 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you 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 experienced 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 and 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Application form and Interview Essential Holds National Care Certificate Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Able to carry out well defined routine task as a team. Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner. as a team Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Desirable Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme Competent in completing 12 lead ECGs Has experience in Hive IT system Person Specification Application form and Interview Essential Holds National Care Certificate Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Able to carry out well defined routine task as a team. Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner. as a team Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Desirable Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme Competent in completing 12 lead ECGs Has experience in Hive IT system 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 Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)