Job summary
Are you an experienced Nursing Assistant/ senior support worker that is passionate about keeping patients in the comfort of their own home to avoid hospital admissions, or supporting patients discharged home after a lengthy hospital stay? Then this is the role for you.
We are a service in North Manchester aiming to reduce the need for people to go into hospital by wrapping expert care around them in the community.
As part of the Discharge to Assess Team you will be part of a wider multidisciplinary team which includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Pharmacy. You may also have the opportunity to work with wider community urgent care services such as; Crisis response, hospital at home and the clinical navigators.
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.
This role is a seven day service working between the hours of 8am-9.30 pm on a rota basis. We promote flexibility and are happy to support different working patterns within the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
In the role as Senior Nursing Assistant, 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 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, 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.
A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is required for this role as you will be Travelling across the North Manchester Community locality.
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 for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
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.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivelent Knowledge/Experience
- Nation Care Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing development
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivelent Knowledge/Experience
- Nation Care Certificate
- Experience of working in Healthcare
- Knowledge of infection control and safeguarding processes
- Experience of MDT working
- Good communication skills
- Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skills after appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing development
- Experience of working in a similar area
- Evidence of working in more than one speciality
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivelent Knowledge/Experience
- Nation Care Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing development
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivelent Knowledge/Experience
- Nation Care Certificate
- Experience of working in Healthcare
- Knowledge of infection control and safeguarding processes
- Experience of MDT working
- Good communication skills
- Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skills after appropriate training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing development
- Experience of working in a similar area
- Evidence of working in more than one speciality
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.
