Nursing Assistant- Ward A6 | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is looking for compassionate Nursing Assistants to support patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, recording patient observations, and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. This role is vital to ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Applicants should have experience as a Nursing Assistant or relevant prior learning. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, or proof of prior learning is considered.
• Ability to work empathetically within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs.
• Record patient observations and changes.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and team members.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking.
• Record patient observations and changes to patient conditions as part of delegated clinical care duties.
• Communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members, working across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, or a proof of prior learning considered.
• Good communication skills and an ability to work empathetically within a multidisciplinary team.

Training and Development

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll receive support through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. Completion of this programme gives the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role. If you’re an experienced Nursing Assistant, a skills analysis will be undertaken at start to ensure you meet the skills required for the Band 3 role, with support to access relevant clinical skills modules if gaps are identified.

EEO Statement

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, please contact the manager named below.

Application Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification documents under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Please read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that accompanies these documents for details about the Trust, benefits and vital information before submitting your application.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.