Senior Nursing Assistant -Interventional Radiology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust in Manchester as a vital team member delivering high-quality patient care. Applicants must possess the National Care Certificate and a Level 3 Vocational Qualification in clinical health care, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers the chance to impact patient lives positively while working in a supportive healthcare environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of National Care Certificate and Level 3 Vocational Qualification essential.
• Experience in a healthcare organization undertaking clinical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care with compassion and professionalism.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and carry out clinical tasks.
• Support junior staff and adapt to flexible duty roster needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Vital signs and clinical skills

Computer skills

Education

Completed National Care Certificate

Level 3 Vocational Qualification in clinical health care

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

Tools

Electronic health record (e.g. Hive)

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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, email our team at [e-mail].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualification and experience

Essential criteria

• Completed the National Care Certificate
• Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in clinical health care OR Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 3 clinical skills (described in JD)
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Able to undertake vital signs and other clinical skills in scope with the job role
• Able to work as a team
• Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks.
• Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
• Computer skills
• Familiar with electronic health record e.g. Hive
• Ability to wear lead apron for procedures as required

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supporting junior staff

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
• Work at a band 2 Nursing Assistant or equivalent in a hospital setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience of being part of quality improvement programe
• Experience of working in more than one specialty within a health care environment.

Attributes

Essential criteria

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Honest and trustworthy.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 200.4KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)