Nursing Assistant- Ward F7 | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A public healthcare institution in Manchester is looking for compassionate Nursing Assistants to play a crucial role in patient care. The positions require excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others. Candidates will support personal care needs and assist the nursing team. During training, there are opportunities for professional development towards a Band 3 role. The institution values diversity and provides a respectful workplace. Applications close on 30 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individual to provide high quality patient care.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days and nights.
• Effective communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs.
• Assist with recording patient observations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to deliver patient care.

Job description

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

We are recruiting into two vacant positions: 1 × 37.5 hours per week, 1 × 25.5 hours per week.

Shift and Ward Information

You’ll 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.

Ward F7 is an emergency and elective surgical admitting ward which delivers care to patients of the following specialities:

• Urology
• Max fax
• ENT
• Plastics

Role Summary

Being supervised by Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines & 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.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking.
• Assist the Nursing team in delivering patient care.
• Record patient observations & changes to patient conditions.
• Assist with delegated clinical care duties as training progresses.

Training and Progression

• On‑the‑Job Training Opportunities – Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants.
• Completion of the programme gives you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
• If you’re an experienced Nursing Assistant, you’ll undertake a skills analysis at start to ensure you meet the required skills for a Band 3 role.
• Where gaps are identified, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules for progression to a Band 3 post.
• Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, well‑being, and safety matter.

Diversity and Equality

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.