Job summary 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. The service runs 7 days a week, and operates between 17:00 and 22:00 and includes Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year. Main duties of the job Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist in delivering the excellent patient care you would expect for yourself and your loved ones. Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, and will involve traveling to patients' homes from various locations Following on the job training & assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated, duties. Car owner/ user essential. Previous community experience is preferred; however, training will be available. On the Job Training Opportunities Mandatory training and any service specific training that is required. 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 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-LCO-7111618 Job locations Meadway Health Centre Sale M33 4PS Job description Job responsibilities 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 with all aspects of community nursing within the Out of Hours Service. 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities 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 with all aspects of community nursing within the Out of Hours Service. 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care qualification Work Experience Essential Experience of working in a "care" environment, undertaking a full range of clinical commitments to NVQ Level 2. Desirable Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Able to work on own initiative, following direction by Registered Nurse. Caring skills. General office administration skills Desirable Experience of working with Microsoft excel and Microsoft word. Personal Attributes Essential Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate. Professional outlook and positive attitude Honest and trustworthy. Car Driver/Owner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care qualification Work Experience Essential Experience of working in a "care" environment, undertaking a full range of clinical commitments to NVQ Level 2. Desirable Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Able to work on own initiative, following direction by Registered Nurse. Caring skills. General office administration skills Desirable Experience of working with Microsoft excel and Microsoft word. Personal Attributes Essential Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate. Professional outlook and positive attitude Honest and trustworthy. Car Driver/Owner. 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 Meadway Health Centre Sale M33 4PS Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)