Nursing Assistant Burn Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is offering an opportunity for Nursing Assistants to support patient care through a development programme. You'll communicate sensitively with patients and assist the Nursing team with personal care tasks. This role is ideal for those seeking to progress and gain experience in a dynamic healthcare environment. Flexible shifts are available, and support will be provided for personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Nursing Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and compassionately.
• Flexibility to work various shifts over 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs including mobilising and toileting.
• Assist the Nursing team in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Record patient observations and changes to patient conditions.

Job description

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants which includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously.

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].

You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week. Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, 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 personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking. Following on the job training and assessment, you’ll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions. If you’re an experienced Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role. If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion. Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025