Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner Childrens outpatients

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join the Children's Outpatient Department at North Manchester General Hospital.

Working with the Registered Nurse and the wider MDT, you will provide compassionate, safe care for children with complex medical needs, perform nursing tasks you are competent in (vital signs, bloods, ECG), and help with clinics, family support and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner with Foundation Degree.
• Plaster technician qualification or up to date knowledge/experience of plastering/casting.
• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Recent clinic healthcare environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to children within the outpatient department.
• Support children/young people and families to improve mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being.
• Safely undertake procedures to meet nursing needs (e.g., vitals, bloods, ECG).
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.
• Work with the Registered Nurse and MDT to ensure safe, individualised care for the child/young person.
• Provide evidence-based care under supervision of Registered Nurses.

Skills

Nursing care

Teamwork

Communication

Observation

Education

Foundation Degree

Job description

Main area Children's outpatients/ Plaster technician Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8272805-RL4

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Manchester General Hospital Town Manchester Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity matters

Diversity Matters
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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS

Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS

Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists

Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner with Foundation Degree.
• Plaster technician qualification or up to date knowledge/ experience of plastering/ casting within an orthopaedic or fracture clinic setting.

Knowledge

• Able to work effectively as an empowered member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of COSHH and Health and Safety
• Aware of professional responsibilities in the management and treatment of patients
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Significant plaster experience, soft tissue injuries and k- wire removal.

Training and Experience

• Recent experience of working within a clinic healthcare environment
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Awareness of clinical Audit
• Experience carrying out or supporting within blood clinics
• Entonox training
• HIVE training

Skills and abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to plan, implement and assess family centred care
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use own initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.