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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 13 January 2026

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Job summary

Progress chaser Band 312 hours per week

Band 3 HCA

24 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a Progress Chaser/ HCA working within a busy 56 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with great customer service and organisational skills, to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that receives high volumes of patient admissions.

Main duties of the job

The role consists of facilitating the flow of patients throughout the unit, aiding safe effective discharges, transfers and assisting the nursing staff.

Liaising with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) is vital within the role and effective communication with the discharge team, Doctors, AMU coordinator and relatives is essential. The post holder will be expected to attend ward meetings with the MDT throughout the shift to ensure that relevant information is given to all members of the MDT and current handover of the patients within the unit is given. The post holder will be required to perform venapuncture to enable discharge dependent bloods

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.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7651645*

Job locations

Wythenshawe

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


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 Guidethat 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 application

Here 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 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.

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 Guidethat 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 application

Here 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 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

  • NVQ 3 and relevant experience.
  • Good standard of english

Desirable

  • Assesors qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working with the multidisciplinary team
  • Assessing / supervising junior staff
  • Dealing with patient and relative
  • Caring for a group of patients
  • Evidence of competencies being achieved

Desirable

  • Health and safety awareness of medical devices, repair andmaintenance
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NVQ 3 and relevant experience.
  • Good standard of english

Desirable

  • Assesors qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working with the multidisciplinary team
  • Assessing / supervising junior staff
  • Dealing with patient and relative
  • Caring for a group of patients
  • Evidence of competencies being achieved

Desirable

  • Health and safety awareness of medical devices, repair andmaintenance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Rachel Cooper

rachel.cooper@mft.nhs.uk

01612916894

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7651645*

Job locations

Wythenshawe

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Supporting documents

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