Nursing Assistant - Acute Medical Unit

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to join their Acute Medical Unit. The role involves assisting with personal care, supporting patients, and working under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Applicants should have a National Care Certificate or be willing to obtain one, as well as good communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or social care organization.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs.
• Assist Nursing team in delivering patient care.
• Undertake delegated clinical care duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently

Able to relate well with patients

Education

National Care Certificate or willingness to obtain

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or equivalent

Level 2 apprenticeship in health care

Job description

Nursing Assistant – Acute Medical Unit

Closing date is 11 December 2025

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here on the Acute Medical Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, 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 multidisciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines and 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 supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking.

Following on the job training and assessment, you’ll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions.

About us

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, a great place to start or grow your career. 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. At MFT we’re All Here For You – every step of the way. Join us today.

Job 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. 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.

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.

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

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
• 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.

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

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year – per annum, pro rata