Wythenshawe Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital and part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust—one of the largest and most ambitious NHS Trusts in the country. Our Surgical and Trauma divisions are expanding, and we are seeking committed and compassionate Nursing Assistants to join our multidisciplinary teams across several key inpatient areas.
We currently have vacancies in:
Ward F7 – Elective & Acute Surgery - Supporting pre‑ and post‑operative patients, delivering high‑quality care within a busy surgical environment.
Ward A3 – Silver Trauma Unit - Providing specialist care for both elective and trauma patients, with 10 dedicated beds for silver trauma.
Ward A4 & A6 – Acute Surgical Units - A fast‑paced assessment area receiving patients with urgent surgical needs.
The Nightingale Breast Surgery Centre - delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred breast care within one of the UK's leading specialist services.
The Role
As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate and person‑centred care. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to support patients with:
Personal care
Monitoring and recording observations
Mobilisation and rehabilitation activities
Supporting mealtimes and hydration
Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Providing emotional support to patients and their families
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 washing, mobilising, toileting, eating & drinking. You'll support the multidisciplinary team and perform observations, ECGs and venepuncture for our patient group following completion of the Support Worker Development Programme .
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.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applicants who:
Are caring, motivated and eager to learn
Have strong communication skills
Can work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrate reliability, compassion and professionalism
Have experience in a healthcare support role (desirable but not essential)
Able to work flexibly across a range of early, late and night shifts during weekdays and weekends/Bank Holidays.
We also welcome applications from candidates seeking their first role in healthcare who are committed to completing the Health Care Apprenticeship and Trust induction programme.
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.
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.
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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.
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.