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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 16 April 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a senior care support worker to work at the Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge.

Our primary focus is care of the Elderly and we provide various clinics including:

  • Movement and Disorder Clinic
  • Parkinsons Clinic (from the point of diagnosis until end stage progression of the disease)
  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Clinic
  • Bone Health Clinic (offering treatments for Osteoporosis)
  • Falls and Balance Clinic
  • Syncope Clinic

You will after training need to be able to prioritise patient care and maintain a high standard of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of our patients.

Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the department
  • Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperatures, pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring.
  • To provide a phlebotomy and cannulation service
  • To undertakes ECG's, Bladder scans, MOCA tests, Active stand blood pressure monitoring
  • Undertake clerical duties as directed by a registered member of staff
  • Inputting patient information onto electronic database / HIVE
  • To maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation
  • To ensure clean and tidy work place environment

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

02 April 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-WTWA-7781078*

Job locations

Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge

Elizabeth Slinger Road

Withington

M20 2XA


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

  • Completed the National Care Certificate if relevant
  • Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in clinical health care OR ? Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 3 clinical skills (described in JD)

Desirable

  • Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards of practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake patient's vital signs
  • Able to complete ECG's
  • Able to complete Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Computer Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed the National Care Certificate if relevant
  • Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in clinical health care OR ? Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 3 clinical skills (described in JD)

Desirable

  • Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards of practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake patient's vital signs
  • Able to complete ECG's
  • Able to complete Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Computer Skills

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

Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge

Elizabeth Slinger Road

Withington

M20 2XA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge

Elizabeth Slinger Road

Withington

M20 2XA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Fahimah Timol

fahimah.timol@mft.nhs.uk

01612174248

Details

Date posted

02 April 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-WTWA-7781078*

Job locations

Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge

Elizabeth Slinger Road

Withington

M20 2XA


Supporting documents

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