Nursing Assistant APPRENTICESHIP | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team

Equality and progression opportunities

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship at the Fracture Clinic team, Wythenshawe Hospital. This fixed-term 12-month role supports busy outpatient services and provides on-the-job training under supervision.

You will help the nursing team with patient care, assist with appointments, maintain patient flow, offer chaperone services, and work with the MDT to keep clinics on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient settings is an advantage.
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn in a busy clinic environment.
• Ability to work under supervision and deliver patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients completing clinic appointments for a smooth journey.
• Maintain patient flow throughout the department.
• Offer chaperone services when required.
• Engage with MDT to keep clinics on time and obtain feedback from patients.

Skills

Nursing assistant apprenticeship

Outpatient experience

Education

Nursing Assistant apprenticeship

Job description

Nursing Assistant APPRENTICESHIP | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

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.

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.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust