Nursing Assistant AMU | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to provide essential patient care. You will support patients with personal care needs, communicate sensitively, and record observations. Completion of the Care Certificate is necessary for those who haven't completed it. This role offers opportunities for progression to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant. The advert closes on 22 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate sensitively with patients and their families.
• Experience in supporting personal care needs.
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and their families in a compassionate manner.
• Support patients with personal care including mobilising and bathing.
• Record patient observations as part of clinical care.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Personal care support

Clinical observation

Education

Completion of Care Certificate

Job description

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants to join Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in essential patient care and commit to going the extra mile day in, day out.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
• Support patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking.
• Record patient observations and changes to patient conditions as part of delegated clinical care duties.
• Work flexibly across day and night shifts over seven days a week, collaborating with registered nurses and adhering to Trust guidelines and protocols.

Qualifications and Development Path

• Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants, including completion of the Care Certificate for those who have not previously completed it.
• Opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role upon completion of the programme.
• Experienced Nursing Assistants will undertake a skills analysis at start and will be supported to access clinical skills modules to progress to a Band 3 post on completion.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. 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 Wednesday 22 Oct 2025.