Nursing Assistant - Lung Cancer Screening

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to join the lung cancer screening program. This role involves supporting patient care in community mobile clinics across Greater Manchester, offering a full-time or part-time contract. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a National Care Certificate and possess good communication skills. The successful applicants will benefit from on-the-job training to progress in their healthcare careers. The salary ranges from £24,465 to £26,598 annually, reflecting a commitment to quality healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or social care organization.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in delivering patient care.
• Perform delegated clinical care duties after on-the-job training.

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

Able to relate well with patients and colleagues

Education

Holds National Care Certificate or willing to undertake

Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care or equivalent

Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Lung Cancer Screening

The closing date is 22 January 2026

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. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient‑focused care.

You will 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the expanded Greater Manchester Targeted Lung Health Check programme. This award‑winning programme delivers lung‑cancer screening to people aged between 55 and 74 years old who have ever smoked in their lifetimes from mobile clinics in the community.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post will be mainly based in mobile clinics in the community in the Greater Manchester area. You will be required to travel to various sites across Greater Manchester including thuộc Wigan area and may alsoンプ cover the Screening Hub based at Wythenshawe Hospital. MFT also offers lease‑car options available to successful postholders through the NHS Fleet Solutions car‑leasing salary‑sacrifice scheme.

2 positions available – 1 x 37.5 hours.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines & protocols, you will assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient sched that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

Following an on‑the‑job training and assessment, you will learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you will be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through the Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. Completion of this programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If you are an experienced Nursing Assistant الحالية with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you will undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the required skills for your role. Any gaps identified in your knowledge will be supported with relevant clinical skill modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post upon completion.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you – keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and creating safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusionಿಎಸ್ This People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Holds National Care Certificate or is willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in health carePERTY or equivalent knowledge and skill from the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
• On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to Band 3 AfC.
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent or relevant experience.

Knowledge

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment.

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.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors, colleagues, the multi‑disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Address

Community Sites and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata).

Contract

Permanent.

Working pattern694

Full‑time, Part‑time.

Reference number

349‑WTWA‑7730441C*.

Job locations

Community Sites and Wythenshawe Hospital der.