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Main area Interventional Radiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 349-CSS-7275710C*
Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/06/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Interventional Radiology team in Wythenshawe hospital which is a fast developing specialty requiring a skilled and caring team to support patients through interventional procedures.
The Senior Nursing Assistant is a key member of the team in Radiology, assisting the Registered Nurses and Radiographers to ensure a high standard of patient safety and experience is achieved during the patients journey in Radiology.
Main duties of the job
Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the department.
Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts/documentation and identity name bands prior to, and on attendance to the department.
Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered member of staff in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare practitioners.
Assist patients in gaining access to and in the use of appropriate toilet facilities.
Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.
Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures.
Report to Nurse in Charge on patients’ condition or changing circumstances and any environmental issues.
Undertake clinical skills as directed by the Registered Nurse such as IV cannulation, and undertaking physiological observations.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualification and experience
* 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
* Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
Skills and Abilities
* Able to undertake vital signs and other clinical skills in scope with the job role
* Experience of supporting junior staff
Knowledge and Experience
* 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
* Experience of being part of quality improvement programe
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.
Name Heather Proverbs Job title Senior Sister Email address heather.proverbs@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01612912191 Additional information
Arrange for a visit / discussion regarding by contacting Nursing Coordinator / team lead on 0161 276 4117
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