Nursing Assistant - Gynaecology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nursing Assistant, where compassion and dedication are at the heart of patient care. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients, providing essential support to registered nurses and clinicians. You'll be part of a dynamic team, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to the well-being of individuals in need. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusion, this position is perfect for those passionate about women's health and patient care. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment and help shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to complete the National Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care or equivalent knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs and assist in delivering patient care.
• Record patient observations and changes to patient conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to carry out routine tasks

Initiative

Education

National Care Certificate

Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

Job description

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Main area: Gynaecology Grade Band 2/3 Contract Permanent. Staff required to work across sites: Withington Hospital Gynaecology Department and St. Mary's Hospital Gynaecology Department, Oxford Road.

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 18:30 x3 days and 8:30 to 18:00 x1 day)

Job ref: 349-SMH-7042684

Site: MFT Town: Manchester

Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 20/03/2025 23:59

Job overview

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out.

Your role will be to support registered nurses in order for the patient's needs to be holistically met. You will support the Clinicians and Nurse Specialist in Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy clinics. You will be required to have a keen interest in women's health.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines and 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, and 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 and changes to patient conditions.

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Band 2 Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. The completion of the Band 2 Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If you’re an experienced Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills and 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.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care or equivalent knowledge and skill
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Skills

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to carry out well-defined routine tasks.
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Tashanna Forrester Job title: Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 701 7441