Job summary
We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries. The first health and social care staff have been deployed to us in April 2018 and are now starting to work in new ways across the city. Our teams work as one in the neighbourhoods they serve - delivering and designing services in partnership with local people. We also provide key services that work across wider localities and city-wide. We believe that our pioneering approach will make a massive difference to the health of people in our city and we are looking for you to join our team and help us do this. The Special Needs Nursing Service in Manchester provides nursing care and support to children at 12 Special Needs Schools citywide and holds a caseload of young people with complex health and learning needs within the community. We are part of the Manchester Children's Community Nursing Team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Term Time OnlyBand 3 Senior Nursing Assistant within The Special Needs Nursing Service in Manchester. The post is for 32.5 hours, required over 5 days Monday - Friday. We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the special needs nursing team, delivering nursing care to an agreed level under the supervision of a registered nurse The post is one of support to special needs school nurses to ensure the health needs of young people is met safely and effectively. This will include both clinical and administrative tasks. You will need to be able to work in collaboration with nurses to provide care to children with complex needs, and their families/carers, whilst working in a school and community setting. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in working within a supportive, friendly and dynamic team. Must hold a full UK driving license and must have access to a vehicle
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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 MattersMFT 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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 MattersMFT 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
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in Clinical Healthcare or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and/or experience
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
- Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working in an environment caring for children and young people e.g. hospital, nursery or school, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for a group of patients
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment and within scope of job role
- Able to work as a team.
- Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
- Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
- Computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
- Honest and trustworthy
- Access to vehicle and clean driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in Clinical Healthcare or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and/or experience
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
- Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working in an environment caring for children and young people e.g. hospital, nursery or school, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for a group of patients
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment and within scope of job role
- Able to work as a team.
- Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
- Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
- Computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
- Honest and trustworthy
- Access to vehicle and clean driving license
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.
