An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2/3 Nursing Assistant to work at Galaxy House Inpatient Service. Galaxy House is based in the grounds of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital where we look after young people with demanding physical and emotional issues up to age 18yrs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our team. You must be motivated and passionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding. There is a mandatory requirement for all staff to undertake the 'Prevention & management of Violence and Aggression' (PMVA). In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate. If you're keen to learn and are able to work constructively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, it could be the ideal role for you.
Undertake the role of caring for a group of patients through indirect and direct supervision by a registered practitioner so as to aid in the deliverance of all aspects of care in a safe and timely manner.
Act as a role model providing guidance and support to Trainee Nursing's Assistant's as required, helping to ensure the efficient and effective running of the ward/department at all times.
Independently plan tasks and workload activities whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.
Prioritise own workload and may be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a registered practitioner.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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.
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That's because we're not just helping patients, we're going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. But more than that, our team's commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we're among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.
On joining MFT, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you're a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You'll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
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
We're looking forward to hearing from you