Theatre Nursing Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate Theatre Nursing Assistants to be part of the patient care journey. You'll support patients, communicate with relatives and the MDT, and work across a range of day and night shifts with supervision from Registered Nurses within Trust guidelines.

You will learn delegated clinical duties, record patient observations and progress through the Support Worker Development Programme toward a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role, with

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings providing patient support and personal care.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and development.
• Ability to work across day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking.
• Assist with recording patient observations and changes to conditions.
• Work under supervision of Registered Nurses within Trust guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Observation recording

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We're looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we're going the extra mile for them - day in, day out. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

You'll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week

Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking.

Following on the job training and assessment, you'll learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If you're an experienced Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role. If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you'll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.

At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Emma Steeles Job title: Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 701 5257