Nursing Assistant

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and experience in healthcare. You will have opportunities for professional development through structured training and support. This position offers £24,465 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
• Holds or willing to obtain National Care Certificate.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent nursing care in a supportive environment.
• Assist patients in daily activities and ensure their comfort.
• Participate in the Support Worker Development Programme.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to work as a team

Effective use of electronic solutions

Education

National Care Certificate

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

Level 2 apprenticeship in health care

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 16 October 2025

We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.

Do you want to have the time to provide excellent nursing care in a rewarding and friendly environment, then we are looking to meet with you here at 91 Dermot Murphy Close.

The Dermot Murphy Continuing Healthcare Unit is a purpose built 22 bedded facility based in the M20 locality of South Manchester, close to tram and bus links to surrounding areas. The building is set in its own grounds and provides on site parking for staff.

The unit cares for adults with life limiting and complex physical healthcare needs, in a "home from home" environment which promotes a high standard of nursing care a quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Experience is desirable but much more important is to have a caring attitude and good approach to teamwork. You must be able work shifts and rotate between nights and days. We can offer you a friendly and supportive environment and provide continued professional development.We offer excellent training opportunities and the chance to work in a dynamic team, which encourages development of staff.

The MLCO gives people the opportunity to access training and personal development. We will actively support staff to further their careers and gain experience where they have an interest.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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.

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.

Job responsibilities

At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take 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 through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants y. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If youre a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, youll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. Youll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.

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 [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
• Will be required to undertake level 2 apprenticeship in health care or gain equivalent knowledge and skill through the Trust's Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.

KNOWLEDGE AND 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 AND ABILITIES

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Effective use of electronic solutions to support the delivery of patient care.
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to carry out well defined routine 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

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

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 name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 to £26,598 a yearper annum (pro rata)