Nursing Assistant - Acute Theatres

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Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is looking for a Nursing Assistant to support our surgical teams in the Acute Theatres. You will ensure a smooth workflow for surgeries, interact empathetically with patients, and maintain high hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare to join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake National Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
• Experience working in healthcare or social care settings.
• Demonstrates evidence of clinical knowledge and competency.

Responsibilities

• Support theatre practitioners ensuring equipment is ready for surgeries.
• Complete patient paperwork and update ORMIS system timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control in the work environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

National Care Certificate

Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £24,169 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/06/2025 23:59

Nursing Assistant - Acute Theatres

Band 2/3

Job overview

The Division of Surgery is looking for Nursing Assistants to work within the Acute Theatre suite. There are 10 Theatres, undertaking both elective and non-elective work. We specialise in adult and paediatric General & Colorectal, Orthopaedic both elective and trauma, Plastic trauma, and emergency surgery for Gynaecology, Breast, ENT and Maxillofacial.

There is also the possibility of attending emergency procedures in Maternity Delivery Suite.

With a passion for helping others and an ability to demonstrate compassion in your approach to care for our patients, your support and ‘hands on’ work will offer not only our patients a more positive and reassuring hospital stay, but you individually; great job satisfaction in knowing your dedication and commitment has made a real difference to the people whom you’ll be caring for.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be that of a Nursing Assistant to the qualified theatre practitioners i.e. Theatre Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within the theatre department.

Your main responsibility's will be:

Ensuring equipment is available for surgeons and scrub practitioners and support them during the surgical procedure.

Accurately complete patient paperwork and update the ORMIS computer system in a timely manner.

Participating in theatre team briefs and the WHO checklists for safer surgery.

Moving and handling of heavy loads such as large trays of instruments, heavy equipment and patient transfers.

You will act as the patients advocate maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.

Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Trust Health and Safety and Infection Prevention Practice policies.

Be able to work as part of the multidisciplinary team as well as independently.

Be able to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.

Promote standards of health and safety in working practice and the workplace, by being responsible for self and others through identifying risks, undertaking work activities in a safe manner.

Provide high standards of infection control. Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control including waste management, hand washing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participating, to achieving full potential

Working for our organisation

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. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.

On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. 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 you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistantstake 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. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.

On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. 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 you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistantseeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll 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 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.

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] .

We’re 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
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
• On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

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).
• 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.

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.