Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for you to join our Emergency Gynaecology Ward at St Mary's Hospital at Wythenshawe Hospital, within Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. The Emergency Gynaecology Ward is a 15-bedded inpatient ward with a designated 4-bedded day case unit. Patients are admitted through emergency circumstances via the Emergency Gynaecology Unit, ED and other various neighbouring health care providers.
Main Duties of the Job
Being supervised by Registered Nurses and within Trust guidelines and 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, emotional needs, pre and post operative care and you will be given opportunities to learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions.
On the Job Training Opportunities
On joining MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Band 2 Development Programme for Nursing Assistants. The completion of the Band 2 Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you're an experienced Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills and seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role. If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you will be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted: 19 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 2
Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 349-SMH-7771162*
Job locations: MFT, Saint Mary's Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT
Job Description
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. The candidate essentials guide contains details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. It also includes critical information you need to be aware of before you submit an application. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application. Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we ask that all applicants ensure their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application – especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions – is written by you.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Holds National Care Certificate or willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting
* Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare or equivalent through the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme
* Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
Essential Skills
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Able to work as a team
* Able to carry out well‑defined routine tasks
* Able to work on own initiative, following direction and supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Desirable
* Computer skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating 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, please contact the manager named below.
Employer Details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
MFT
Saint Mary's Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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