Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nurse Assistant

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistant with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)- Northern HIV service

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant Band 3, within the Northern HIV service. Travelling across all our sites you must have access to transport to enable you to work flexibly across our clinical services in Stockport/Tameside and Central Manchester.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multidisciplinary team, working under supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through our clinics across Stockport/Tameside and Central Manchester provided by the HIV service. This includes chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses in clinics, and providing venepuncture and STI screening. They will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area. They will be expected to rotate through managed areas within the clinic assisting in general care duties as specified below, under the overall guidance/supervision delegated by a Registered Nurse.

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

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-MRI-7642645*

Job locations

Orange Rooms/Choices Centre/The Hathersage Centre

2nd Floor Ashton Primary Care Centre 193 Old Street,

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat 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 exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub 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.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe 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,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto 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,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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 experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat 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 exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub 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.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe 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,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto 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,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
  • Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
  • On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC.
  • Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health care environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

essential

Essential

  • Care certificate completed
  • Band 3 support worker competency or equivalent completed

Desirable

  • Band 3 experience 6/12
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
  • Level 2 Apprenticeship in health care OR Gain equivalent knowledge and skill undertaking the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme.
  • On completion of the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competency the worker will move to band 3 AfC.
  • Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health care environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

essential

Essential

  • Care certificate completed
  • Band 3 support worker competency or equivalent completed

Desirable

  • Band 3 experience 6/12

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

Orange Rooms/Choices Centre/The Hathersage Centre

2nd Floor Ashton Primary Care Centre 193 Old Street,

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orange Rooms/Choices Centre/The Hathersage Centre

2nd Floor Ashton Primary Care Centre 193 Old Street,

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior HIV Nurse

Michelle Croston

michelle.croston@mft.nhs.uk

01615496112

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-MRI-7642645*

Job locations

Orange Rooms/Choices Centre/The Hathersage Centre

2nd Floor Ashton Primary Care Centre 193 Old Street,

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR


Supporting documents

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