Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner Childrens outpatients

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester's North region is recruiting a Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join our Children’s Outpatient Department. You will work with the Registered Nurse and the multi professional team to deliver compassionate care across clinics.

You will provide nursing care to children with complex needs, support with procedures, and maintain accurate records under supervision, in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nursing qualification (Nursing Associate level).
• Paediatric/outpatient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to children with complex needs in outpatient clinics.
• Support with clinical procedures and patient preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and follow governance and professional standards.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join our Children's Outpatient Department at North Manchester.

The role of the Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing patient care and supporting with the diverse clinics within the department.

The Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. They will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Support Workers/Nursing Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

The nursing associate/Assistant Practitioner will provide nursing care to children with complex medical needs in Special Schools or within other community settings. This is a 5-day a week service.

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to children within the outpatient department.

Outpatients is a fast-paced environment centered around scheduled appointments, diagnostic tests, and consultations, the role focuses heavily on patient preparation, clinical procedures, and family-centered support.

Provide support children/young people and their families to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being.

Safely undertake procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs for which you have attained competence, for example recording and interpreting vital signs, obtaining bloods, completing ECG.

The post holder must have recent up to date knowledge/ experience of working within the plaster room and applying plaster.

Work with the Registered Nurse and engage with the wider MDT to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the care of the child/young person.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.

Provide effective evidence-based care for service users under the supervision of Registered Nurses in order to perform nursing activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Holgate Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 625 8046