Community Nursing Assistant - Pathway to Band 3 (NVQ3)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support Worker Development Programme

On-the-job training and progression

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to join the integrated Community Nursing Team. You will provide personal care, travel to patients’ homes across South Manchester, and work under Registered Nurses within established guidelines.

The role involves delegated duties such as wound care, skin care and palliative support, plus recording observations and liaising with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 health and social care certificate or diploma.
• Caring for a group of patients and working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is offered.
• Car owner or user, for travel to patients' homes.
• Nice to have: A1 Assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients, including support with personal care needs
• Travel to patients' homes from various locations across South Manchester
• Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses within Trust guidelines and protocols
• Undertake delegated duties after training, including wound care, skin care and palliative care
• Record patient observations and changes to clinical condition
• Communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
• Work varied shifts across the seven-day service, 8am to 10pm, including bank holidays, Christmas and New Year

Education

NVQ Level 3 health and social care certificate or diploma

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to join the integrated Community Nursing Team. You will provide personal care, travel to patients’ homes across South Manchester, and work under Registered Nurses within established guidelines.

The role involves delegated duties such as wound care, skin care and palliative support, plus recording observations and liaising with the multidisciplinary team.