Senior Nursing Assistant -Complex care

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide care to children in Manchester. You will coordinate care and work with families in various community settings. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Clinical Healthcare and the National Care Certificate. Flexibility in work hours is required. Offers training and support for staff development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed the National Care Certificate.
• Worked at a Band 2 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent.
• Experience in environments caring for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate care to children and young people.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs on a 24/7 basis.
• Travel across the Manchester area to provide care.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to work as part of a team

Computer skills

Taking and recording vital signs

Education

Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Clinical Healthcare

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We are Manchester Local Care Organisation – an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. Our aim is to improve the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries. Staff are deployed to work in the community and across wider localities and city-wide, delivering and designing services in partnership with local people.

The Children’s Community Complex Care Team provides care and support to a range of children and young people with varying healthcare needs, some who are technology dependent, in settings across the Manchester area. The team recruits Senior Nursing Assistants to deliver high quality care packages in collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team of registered nurses and carers. Responsibilities include delivering and coordinating care to children and young people in the community, working flexibly to meet service needs on a 24/7 basis, and travelling across the Manchester area. You must be highly motivated, dedicated and able to work with families and young people to provide compassionate care. You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Posts are full time, with consideration given to part-time applicants.

In return we offer a friendly support team, comprehensive induction, relevant training and development opportunities, and the chance to develop care skills within a multidisciplinary community setting.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Completed the National Care Certificate
• Holds a Level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in Clinical Healthcare or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent (or to pass following completion of Level 1 assessment)
• Worked at a Band 2 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent

Desirable

• Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies and continued development

Knowledge and experience

• Working in environments caring for children and young people (e.g. hospital, nursery or school) with a range of clinical commitments
• Knowledge of Infection Control and Safeguarding processes
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of caring for a group of patients
• Experience of handling patient/relative complaints as appropriate

Desirable

• Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities
• Experience of working in more than one speciality within a healthcare environment

Skills and abilities

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skills following appropriate training and assessment
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in delivering patient care
• Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks and relate well to patients, relatives, colleagues and the wider Trust
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff

Attributes

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Flexible to meet the needs of the role and duty roster
• Honest and trustworthy
• Access to a vehicle and a clean driving licence

Other information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Longsight Health Centre, 526-528 Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RR

Notes: Date posted 29 October 2025; Pay scheme Agenda for Change; Band 3; Salary £24,937 to £26,598 per annum (pro rata); Contract Permanent; Working pattern Full-time, Part-time; Reference 349-LCO-7582183*-C