Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, OPD Town Manchester Salary £24,465 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/03/2026 23:59
Nursing Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) Outpatient Department (OPD) provides specialist ophthalmic care and supports a wide range of clinics, including additional sessions such as Clinic H and Clinic G. The department operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00, with the possibility of extending working hours to meet service needs. You will be expected to work five days per week within these hours and demonstrate flexibility, as you may be required to work at offsite locations when necessary. This role is essential for maintaining safe staffing levels, improving patient experience, and supporting staff well-being. You will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure efficient clinic flow, excellent patient communication, and adherence to clinical standards.
Main duties of the job
* Support nursing and medical teams in setting up clinics and preparing consulting rooms.
* Clean and maintain consulting rooms and medical equipment in line with infection control standards.
* Assist patients during their visit, ensuring comfort and clear communication.
* Complete basic ophthalmic assessments under supervision.
* Administer prescribed eye drops safely and accurately according to Standard Operating Procedure.
* Collect blood samples and other specimens following Trust protocols.
* Gather patient feedback to support service improvement initiatives.
* Participate in audits and contribute to quality improvement programmes within the department.
* Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality at all times.
* Work flexibly across OPD and offsite clinics as required.
Working for our organisation
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, a great place to start or grow your career. 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. At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Interview
* Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
* Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment.
* Will be required to undertake level 2 apprenticeship in health care or gain equivalent knowledge and skill through the Trust’s Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
* Ophthalmology Experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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