Nursing Assistant - Acute Theatres | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking Nursing Assistants to support surgical teams within the Acute Theatre suite. Candidates must demonstrate compassion and the ability to handle heavy loads while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role offers a chance to make a difference in patients' lives during their hospital stay.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate compassion in patient care.
• Skill in moving and handling heavy loads safely.
• Competence in maintaining cleanliness and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is ready for surgical procedures.
• Participate in theatre team briefs and safety checklists.
• Act as the patients advocate maintaining privacy and dignity.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Infection control

Job description

The Division of Surgery is looking for Nursing Assistants to work within the Acute Theatre suite. There are 11 Theatres, undertaking both elective and non-elective work. We specialise in adult and paediatric General & Colorectal, Orthopaedic both elective and trauma, Urology, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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!

This advert closes on Friday 24 Oct 2025