Nursing Assistant

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

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is hiring a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker for the Haematology Department at Wythenshawe Hospital. The role involves delivering clinical care across a five-day service, 08:00–16:00, with training and professional development support.

You will work with a dedicated team, receive specialist training, and contribute to patient care with a patient-centered approach while maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.

Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent by qualification/experience/care certificate.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Venepuncture and cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care for patients with supervision.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs, take observations and document.
• Prioritise your own caseload and perform tasks delegated by a registered nurse.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare practitioners.

Skills

Venepuncture/Cannulation

Education

NVQ III or equivalent

Numeracy & Literacy

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

Job overview

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team within the Haematology Department at Wythenshawe hospital.

This role is covering a five day service working between the hours of 08:00 -16:00. We promote flexibility and are happy to support different working patterns within the needs of the service.

We will support you with specialist and bespoke training to reach your potential and excel in your chosen career path. You will receive one to one clinical support, professional development, and guidance.

Main duties of the job

In the role as Health Care Support Worker working without direct supervision, you will be responsible for delivering clinical care for patients in their own home with immediate access to a qualified staff member for advice and direction on care as required.

You will be required to undertake venepuncture, obtain ECGs, and complete observations and document accordingly.

You will be responsible for your prioritising your own caseload of work and be responsible for tasks delegated from a registered nurse.

Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and other healthcare practitioners, internal and external to the team, ensuring any concerns are listened to and relevant actions are taken.

You will always act in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent by qualification/ experience / care certificate
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• venepuncture and cannualtion

Experience

• Some understanding of the needs of oncology patients
• Ability to work collaboratively within the team and independently
• Ability to work under supervision
• Previous experience of work in a health or social care setting
• NHS experience

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.

Name Helen officer Job title Unit Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 291 2328 Additional information

For questions about the job, contact Helen Officer Unit Manager

0161 291 2328