Nursing Assistant

"Job summary Main area: Senior Nursing Assistant Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2/3 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 349-WTWA-8282085-RL4-APP Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Site: Haematology Day Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital Town: Wythenshawe Salary: £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Closing: 09/10/2026 23:59 Job overview We are looking for a compassionate and motivated band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team within the Haematology Department at Wythenshawe hospital. This role is covering a five day service working between the hours of 08:00 -16:00. We promote flexibility and are happy to support different working patterns within the needs of the service. We will support you with specialist and bespoke training to reach your potential and excel in your chosen career path. You will receive one to one clinical support, professional development, and guidance. Main duties of the job In the role as Health Care Support Worker working without direct supervision, you will be responsible for delivering clinical care for patients in their own home with immediate access to a qualified staff member for advice and direction on care as required. You will be required to undertake venepuncture, obtain ECGs, and complete observations and document accordingly. You will be responsible for your prioritising your own caseload of work and be responsible for tasks delegated from a registered nurse. Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and other healthcare practitioners, internal and external to the team, ensuring any concerns are listened to and relevant actions are taken. You will always act in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality. Working for our organisation 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. 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. Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK. At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that 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. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. 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. Person specification Qualifications - Essential criteria: - NVQ III or equivalent by qualification/ experience / care certificate - Good standard of numeracy and literacy Qualifications - Desirable criteria: - venepuncture and cannualtion Experience - Essential criteria: - Some understanding of the needs of oncology patients - Ability to work collaboratively within the team and independently - Ability to work under supervision - General workplace experience - Previous experience of work in a health or social care setting Experience - Desirable criteria: - NHS experience Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact: Helen Officer, Unit Manager, Telephone: 0161 291 2328"