Overview
We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here 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. Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care. You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week.
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & Operating Departmental Practitioners (ODPs) within Trust guidelines and protocols, you’ll assist the Theatre Nursing team and Operating Department Practitioners in delivering excellent standards of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones. Your duties will be to support during each phase of a patient\'s perioperative care, and support & manage the preparation of operating theatres.
Following on the job training & assessment, you’ll learn how to undertake a range of delegated, clinical care duties that include recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions.
Responsibilities
* Support during each phase of a patient\'s perioperative care
* Support and manage the preparation of operating theatres
* Undertake delegated, clinical care duties, including recording patient observations and changes to patient conditions
Training and development / Qualifications
* On the job training opportunities
* New to healthcare: you’ll be supported to develop knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants, which includes completion of the Care Certificate
* Completion of the Support Worker Development Programme provides the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role
* Experienced Nursing Assistants: a skills analysis on start to determine requirements for the role; gaps identified may be addressed via relevant clinical modules to support progression to a Band 3 post on completion
* Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered
About MFT
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services. Our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, 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. 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.
How to apply / Contact details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anima George, Job title: TESH Theatre Manager, Email: anima.george@mft.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0161 746 2244
If you are interested in a visit to the department please feel free to contact the staff: anima.george@mft.nhs.uk / 01617462244
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