Senior Nursing Assistant - Radiology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Nursing Assistant for the Radiology department at Wythenshawe to contribute to patient care through clinical skills and support the multidisciplinary team. This role requires essential qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare organisation with a wide range of clinical commitments.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes.
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to undertake vital signs

Education

Completed the National Care Certificate

Level 3 Vocational Qualification

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English

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
• Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant or 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

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

Desirable criteria

• Experience of being part of quality improvement programe

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

• Senior Nursing Assistant - Radiology (Wythenshawe) (PDF, 192.4KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)