Nurse Associate

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Service. The post involves delivering high-quality care to adults in home and community settings with supervision from a Registered Nurse, and playing a key role in health promotion within the team.

Applicants should have Nurse Associate qualification and experience with Sickle Cell & Thalassemia disorders; a valid UK driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Nurse Associate qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in Sickle Cell & Thalassemia disorders desirable.
• Car driver/owner is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless care to adults and families in homes and designated settings under indirect supervision from a Registered Nurse.
• Develop and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care packages; promote health and education with the team.

Skills

Nurse Associate Qualification

Education

UK Registration (Professional Registration)

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to recruit a full-time band 4 Nursing Associate to be part of the Manchester Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Service. You should be as passionate about delivering high quality care as we are and be committed to making a difference to people, families and children diagnosed with haemoglobinopathies and rare anemias. Join us now, and you'll be at the forefront of a pioneering community system as well as being a valued team member with one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Manchester Local Care Organisation (Manchester Foundation trust) is a leading integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus in the thriving city region of Manchester. Rated as Good across the board by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, the Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) brings together a wide range of community health, mental health, and social care in the city. The post holder is expected to demonstrate an understanding of clinical care, implications of living with a chronic illness and the impact on individuals, families, and the wider community. For further details / informal visits contact:Name - Marilyn BurtonJob title - Service Manager Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Service

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Associate will have a responsibility for actively participating as part of the Community Nursing Team, to provide a seamless service to adults and their families both in their homes and designated care settings with proximal supervision from a Registered Nurse. The post holder will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care packages developed to meet those needs under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks including the administration of medication and will report to a Registered Nurse. The post holder will work as part of the Community Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Team providing health promotion, health education to adults and their families.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Details

Date posted: 14 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-LCOD-8178374-RL3

Job locations: The Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Centre, 352 Oxford Road, Manchester, M139NL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

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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, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

Person Specification

Essential

• Nurse Associate Qualification
• Experience in Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Disorders
• Car Driver/owner

Desirable

• Community Nursing Experience
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.