Nursing Assistant APPRENTICESHIP

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is inviting applications for a part-time Nursing Assistant in the Fracture Clinic at Wythenshawe Hospital. The 12-month fixed-term post starts at Band 2, with the possibility of progression, and requires 24 hours per week across four flexible days.

You will work under supervision to support patient care, clinics, and patient flow, with opportunities to engage in a large MDT and learn in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient settings preferred.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team under supervision to deliver patient care.
• Support patients with clinic appointments and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Provide chaperone services when required and coordinate with MDT.
• Role starts at Band 2 unless already at Band 3.

Skills

Outpatient care

Nursing support

Job description

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Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade NHS AfC: Band 2/3 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (Four flexible days across Monday - Friday) Job ref 349-NMGH-8319398-APP-RL4

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £25,272 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge in a busy outpatient environment?

Then you could join the Fracture Clinic team at Wythenshawe Hospital. We are seeking a motivated Nursing Assistant ideally with experience in an outpatient setting to join our friendly team on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. This is a challenging but rewarding role, therefore you need to be enthusiastic and eager to learn. You will be joining a large, dedicated multi-disciplinary team who are devoted to improving patient outcomes in this specialism.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses, 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 completing their clinic appointment with the best possible patient journey experience; ensuring patient flow is maintained throughout the department; offering chaperone services where required; engaging with the MDT to ensure clinics run to time and engaging with patients to feedback on their experience within the department.

The post will initially start at Band 2 unless you are an experienced Nursing Assistant already working at Band 3.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

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

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