Nursing Assistant Ward F6/F2N/ERAS bay Cardiac Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to support patients' care in Cardiac Surgery wards. You'll assist with daily personal care and record patient observations under nurse supervision. This role offers essential care opportunities and progression via the Support Worker Development Programme. Flexible shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants are essential for patient care.
• Support with personal care needs including mobilisation and hygiene.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing team in delivering patient care under supervision.
• Record patient observations and changes in conditions.
• Work flexible day and night shifts across seven days.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Care Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

Ward F6 is a 32‑bed ward and F2N is a 16‑bed ward with an additional 4 beds in a high‑care bay as part of the ERAS‑c phase 2 pathway. Both wards are Cardiac Surgery wards caring for patients undergoing routine and complex cardiac and aortic surgery. The 4‑bed ERAS bay on F2N is for fast‑track patients undergoing cardiac surgery as part of the ERAS‑c pathway phase 2, including those with arterial, central lines, noradrenaline, pacing wires and drains 8 hours after surgery.

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. We’re not just helping patients – we’re going the extra mile for them day in, day out, committed to caring for patients and families with consistent, high‑quality, patient‑focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing team in delivering excellent patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and in line with Trust guidelines and protocols.
• Support patients with personal care needs, including mobilisation, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking.
• Record patient observations and changes to patient conditions as part of delegated clinical duties.
• Communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives and the multi‑disciplinary team, working flexibly across day and night shifts for seven days a week.

Training and Development

Onjoining MFT, you will receive the Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants, which includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The completion of this programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

Experienced Nursing Assistants will undertake a skills analysis at the start of employment to assess gap areas. Relevant clinical skills modules will be provided to support progression to a Band 3 post upon completion.

Organisational Context

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, integrating health and social care across Manchester, Trafford and the surrounding area. We operate 10 hospitals and community services, fostering collaborative working, digital enablement, high‑quality research, and sustainability initiatives such as our Green Plan.

Diversity and Inclusion

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.