Nursing Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Registered Nurse for SACRU at Wythenshawe Hospital on a permanent part-time basis. You will work within the ACP-led unit, cannulate, take venous samples, monitor vitals and perform ECGs while supporting wound care and patient flow.

You will join a supportive team focused on patient safety, efficient care delivery, and a positive staff environment, with ongoing development and opportunities across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Band 3 HCA working within the nursing team.
• Ability to cannulate and venipuncture; manage vital signs, ECG and wounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and nursing staff with day-to-day delivery of services within SACRU.
• Cannulation, venipuncture, ECG recording and vital signs observation.
• Support administrative duties to ensure smooth delivery of patient care.

Skills

Cannulation

Venipuncture

Vital signs

ECG

Wound management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a Band 3 Registered Nurse to come and join our enthusiastic, friendly and well supported team. This is a permanent, part time position.

The Surgical Ambulatory care receiving unit (SACRU) is an ACP led same day emergency care assessment unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. It was created to provide a more enhanced patient focused service and reduce the amount of GP referrals coming into ED. It helps to facilitate accelerated ward discharges and reduce the amount of unnecessary general surgical admissions. This is a crucial role which will involve working alongside our ACP's helping to maintaining clinical efficiency , patient safety and ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and patients. You will possess adept communication skills, be motivated and eager to embrace variety in a fast-paced environment. You will be a band 3 HCA working within the nursing team. You need to be able to cannulate and perform venipuncture alongside undertaking vital signs observations, ECG and wound management.

Assist patients and nursing staff with the day to day day delivery of services within SACRU. Responsibilities include cannulation, venepuncture, ECG recording, monitoring and documenting vital signs, wound management, and supporting administrative duties to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of patient care.

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.

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.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive.

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?

• 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 BarredLists: 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.

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

DBS Update Service

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.

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.