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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 3, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • - Compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants
  • - Passion to be a key part of the patient care journey
  • - Willingness to communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • - Ability to work flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week
  • - Supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols
  • - Supporting patients with personal care needs, including mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, eating & drinking
  • - Willingness to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties
  • - Completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role
  • - Experience as a Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills
  • - Undertake a skills analysis when starting to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role
  • - Access to relevant clinical skills modules to support progression to a Band 3 post on completion
  • - Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant at MFT?

As a Nursing Assistant, your main responsibilities include supporting patients with personal care needs such as mobilising, toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating & drinking. You'll also assist the nursing team in delivering patient care, record patient observations, and communicate compassionately with patients and their families.

What kind of training will I receive?

Upon joining MFT, you will be supported through the Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants, where you will receive on-the-job training and assessment to develop your knowledge and skills for the role.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience is beneficial, it is not strictly required. New candidates will receive training through the Support Worker Development Programme. Experienced Nursing Assistants will undergo a skills analysis to identify any gaps in knowledge.

What shifts will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.

Can I progress to a higher role?

Yes, upon completion of the Support Worker Development Programme, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role. Additionally, experienced assistants can access clinical skills modules to support progression.

How does MFT support its employees' career development?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent. This includes supporting employees in accessing relevant training and educational resources.

Who can I contact for more information about this role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Sandy Lyons, the Ward Manager, via email at sandy.lyons@mft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 016192243105.

Is this role suitable for someone new to healthcare?

Yes, this role is suitable for individuals new to healthcare, as MFT provides comprehensive training and support through the Support Worker Development Programme.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You'll be working in a collaborative environment at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which emphasizes patient-focused care, teamwork among multiple disciplines, and a commitment to high quality standards.

Is there a focus on sustainability at MFT?

Yes, MFT is embarking on a Green Plan to ensure the healthcare system becomes more sustainable while continuing to provide exceptional services to patients.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.