Macmillan Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner within the Manchester Macmillan Palliative Support Service. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring they receive support in their preferred environments. Candidates must hold a foundation degree to qualify for this position.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Required foundation degree to apply.
• Experience in palliative care preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients in multiple settings.
• Support patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered solutions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Foundation degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Manchester Macmillan Palliative Support Service for an Assistant Practitioner. Please note the foundation degree is an essential requirement for this post.

The post holder will work within the Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Team, contributing to the provision of a co-ordinated and comprehensive service for patients receiving specialist palliative care, including patients residing in care homes in South Manchester.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team comprising Doctors, Nurses, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists. The team aims to provide effective palliative care and support to patients with any life-threatening illness.

The post holder will visit patients in their own homes or care settings and assist other professionals in the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of palliative care and education programmes to promote independence and improve health, functional capabilities, and quality of life. They will support patients and their families as they approach the final stages of life.

The post holder will hold a small caseload under the supervision of the responsible clinician, supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses to maximise their health and enable them to be cared for in their preferred place.

The post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to be mobile within the community.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

We’ve also developed a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and prioritize health and wellbeing, shaping the future of our organisation together.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: MARIA HURLEY
• Job title: Service Manager, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]