Nursing Assistant - Out of Hours Team

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in England is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker for the Wythenshawe Out of Hours Team. The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 3 in healthcare, strong communication skills, and basic IT skills. This role involves direct patient care, utilizing clinical skills, and requires flexibility to rotate between night and day shifts. Training will be provided for less experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare.
• Experience of blood sampling, cannulation, ECGs, and observations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support in an out-of-hours setting.
• Utilize clinical skills and respond to emergencies as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Clinical skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare

Job description

Overview

An employment opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the Wythenshawe Out of Hours Team. We are looking for a keen and motivated individual to join a friendly team. Flexibility to rotate between Nights and Days shifts is essential.

Applicants should be educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare with relevant clinical experience and an enthusiasm to learn. Basic IT skills are an essential part of the job. The role will involve contact with patients and medical staff, so good communication skills are essential. Clinical skills include bloods, cannulation, ECGs, blood gases, observations and direct patient care, including attending emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to patients and medical staff in an out-of-hours setting.
• Utilize clinical skills such as blood sampling, cannulation, ECGs, blood gas analysis and patient observations; respond to emergencies as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare teams to ensure safe and smooth care delivery.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare with relevant clinical experience and a clear willingness to learn.
• Basic IT skills are essential.
• Previous experience in an acute setting is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. The Trust encourages collaborative working and transformation, with a 28,000-strong workforce and opportunities to pursue ambitious goals. We are a digitally enabled organisation with the Hive Electronic Patient Record system, a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and a sustainability focus through our Green Plan. We promote inclusion and equal opportunities for career development, protecting health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organisation together.