A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multi‑disciplinary citywide team, working under the supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through the various clinics across Trafford and Manchester, including clinic chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses, assisting with procedures, carrying out venepuncture and delivering a scientific service of microscopy staining slides, diagnosing infection within the Sexual Health Department. The post‑holder will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area and in the laboratory, and will be expected to rotate through managed areas within the clinic assisting in general care duties as specified.
* Assist and chaperone nurses and doctors in a variety of clinics during patient consultation and clinical examination (e.g., sexual health screening, specialist contraception clinics).
* Provide a phlebotomy service.
* Undertake specialist training to undertake microscopy.
* Work independently to provide asymptomatic sexual health screening and PrEP Express appointment clinics.
* Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available.
* Maintain stock levels, assist with checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders, and ensure stock rotation.
For detailed duties and responsibilities, review the attached Duties and Responsibilities document, Job Description, and Personal Specification. To find out more about the key responsibilities and specific skills and experience required, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, MFT’s Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working, empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
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Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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 support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, contact the manager named below.
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We look forward to receiving your application. This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026.
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