Nursing Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Urmston is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to support patient care during perioperative phases. The role involves preparing operating theatres and assisting patients with a commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a caring demeanor and flexibility in working shifts. The position provides opportunities for training and progression within the organization.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, day and night.
• Willingness to assist in delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support during each phase of a patient's perioperative care.
• Assist in preparation of operating theatres.
• Record patient observations and monitor condition changes.

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care. You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week. Being supervised by Registered Nurses & Operating Departmental Practitioners (ODPs) within Trust guidelines and protocols, you’ll assist the Theatre Nursing team and Operating Department Practitioners in delivering excellent standards of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones. Your duties will be to support during each phase of a patient\'s perioperative care, and support & manage the preparation of operating theatres.

Responsibilities

• Support during each phase of a patient\'s perioperative care and assist in the preparation of operating theatres.
• Follow on the job training and assessment to undertake delegated clinical care duties, including recording patient observations and monitoring changes to patient conditions.

Development and progression

On the Job Training Opportunities. If you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants which includes completion of the Care Certificate. Completing the programme provides the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role. If you’re an experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis on start to ensure you meet role requirements. If gaps are identified, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical modules to support progression to a Band 3 post on completion. Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, and encourage collaborative working and transformation. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering opportunities across a large scale. We’ve created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and drive research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We’re a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programs. We’re also pursuing our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and protect health and wellbeing while shaping the future of our organisation together.

Contact details

For further details / informal visits contact: Anima George, TESH Theatre Manager. Email: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone]. If you’d like to visit the department, please contact the staff at [e-mail] or 0161 746 2244. TESH Theatre Manager.