Key Responsibilities
If you are a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you will undertake a skills analysis at the start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge required for the post. You will then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 Nursing Assistant on completion.
You will deliver safe, clean and high‑quality nursing care, using hands‑on work to provide patients with a positive and reassuring hospital stay. Your dedication and commitment will bring you great job satisfaction in knowing you have made a real difference.
For detailed responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading and the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies them.
Qualifications & Skills
* Excellent communication skills – especially listening skills
* A friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate communication style
* A strong ability to engage with patients, visitors and colleagues
* The ability to work well in a team
* Maths & English GCSE C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
Career Development
On joining MFT you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. Completing the Care Certificate will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
Benefits
Comprehensive induction programme and career development training (full‑time and part‑time), a minimum of 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time staff), access to employee benefits including childcare vouchers, discount rates at our on‑site nursery, staff discounts, salary‑sacrifice schemes, and the opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
EEO & Inclusion
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.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Disability Confident
Disability Confident: A disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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