Nursing Assistant - Flexible 24h, Career Progression

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

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants for Band 2 roles at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. Part-time 24 hours weekly with day and night shifts across seven days.

On joining, you’ll receive job training, progress through the Trust's development programme toward Band 3, and contribute to delivering high‑quality patient care alongside Registered Nurses. Applicants must meet National Care Certificate or Level 2 Apprenticeship requirements, with

Qualifications

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care or equivalent.
• Progression to Band 3 AfC after completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
• Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care within Trust guidelines.
• Support patients with personal care needs (mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking).
• Record patient observations and report changes to patient conditions as part of delegated clinical duties.
• Engage in on-the-job training and development to progress within the banded framework.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Routine tasks

Initiative

Education

National Care Certificate

Health care Level 2 Apprenticeship

Clinical Support Worker Programme

Maths & English Level 1

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants for Band 2 roles at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. Part-time 24 hours weekly with day and night shifts across seven days.

On joining, you’ll receive job training, progress through the Trust's development programme toward Band 3, and contribute to delivering high‑quality patient care alongside Registered Nurses. Applicants must meet National Care Certificate or Level 2 Apprenticeship requirements, with