Nursing Assistant

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is expanding its Lung cancer division and bronchoscopy unit. As a Nursing Assistant you will deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care under supervision, assisting with equipment, samples, and patient transfers.

You will work in a busy hospital setting at Wythenshawe, with flexible shifts across early, late, and long days, developing skills in moving and handling, observations, ECGs, and venepuncture after completing CSW Development

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform moving and handling tasks.
• Able to follow directions with supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up medical equipment and scopes.
• Assist doctors and nurses with scopes and sample handling.
• Report equipment failures or damage and arrange replacements.
• Assist in patient transfers by trolley or wheelchair.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Perform observations, ECGs and venepuncture after CSW Development Programme.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Moving & Handling

Initiative

Empathy

Education

National Care Certificate

Level 2 Health Care Apprenticeship

Functional Skills Math & English L1

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Main area Respiratory Grade NHS AfC: Band 2/3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8:00-18:30) Job ref 349-WTWA-8272936-RL4-APP

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £25,272 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Wythenshawe Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital and part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust—one of the largest and most ambitious NHS Trusts in the country. Our Lung cancer division and bronchoscopy unit are expanding, and we are seeking committed and compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team . The role requires time management, interpersonal skills and have knowledge of managing healthcare related equipment and experience of working in a care setting & undertake duties involving moving & handling, work under guidance and on your own initiative.

The Role

As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate and person‑centred care. The role requires:

• Preparation and setting up of medical equipment's and scopes, including Robotic bronchoscopy procedures.

Assist doctors and nurses handling the scopes and provide assistance with samples

Manage equipment problems, Process and report any equipment failures or damage, contact relevant company , provide information and arrange replacement scopes, process the damaged scope return and documentation.

Assist in patient transfer to other departments in the trust on trolley/ wheelchair.

• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you’ll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

Your duties will involve

• Preparation and setting up of medical equipment's and scopes

Assist doctors and nurses handling the scopes and provide assistance with samples

Manage equipment problems, Process and report any equipment failures or damage .contact relevant company , provide information and arrange replacement scopes, process the damage scope return and document

• Monitoring and recording observations

Assist in patient transfer to other departments on trolley/ wheelchair

Chaperon doctors and nurses whilst examine patients

• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families.
• You'll support the multidisciplinary team and perform observations, ECGs and venepuncture for our patient group following completion of the CSW Development Programme .

We are looking for candidate who are:

• Caring, motivated and eager to learn
• Have strong communication skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate reliability, compassion and professionalism
• Have experience in a healthcare support role (desirable but not essential)
• Able to work flexibly across a range of early, late and long days during weekdays

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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.

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To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

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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.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

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 children’s 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.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Skills

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks including moving and handling tasks.
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Attributes

• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.