Nursing Assistant - Manchester

Job Summary · An opportunity has arisen for you to join our Emergency Gynaecology Ward at St Mary's Hospital at Wythenshawe Hospital, within Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. · The Emergency Gynaecology Ward is a 15 bedded in patient ward with a designated 4 bedded day case unit. ...

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for you to join our Emergency Gynaecology Ward at St Mary's Hospital at Wythenshawe Hospital, within Manchester NHS Foundation Trust.

The Emergency Gynaecology Ward is a 15 bedded in patient ward with a designated 4 bedded day case unit. Patient are admitted through emergency circumstances via the Emergency Gynaecology Unit, ED and other various neighbouring health care providers.

We're looking for a 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).

Our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do and working alongside our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

You'll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly to meet the needs of the Emergency Gynaecology Ward.

Main duties of the job

Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, emotional needs, pre and post operative care and you will be given opportunities to learn how to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include recording patient observations & changes to patient conditions.

On the Job Training Opportunities

On joining
MFT, if you are new to working in healthcare, you'll be supported to develop your knowledge & skills through our Band 2 Development Programme for Nursing Assistants.

The great news is, the completion of the Band 2 Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.

If you're an experienced Nursing Assistant with a comprehensive range of skills & seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you'll undertake a skills analysis when you start to ensure that you meet the skills required for your role.

If there are any gaps identified in your knowledge, you'll be supported to access relevant clinical skills modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

About Us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (
MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career.

With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day.

We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to
MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community.

We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
At
MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-SMH

Job locations


MFT
Saint Mary's Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital

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 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 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 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 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

Essential

Qualifications

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
Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Essential

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to work as a team.
Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

Desirable

Computer skills

Person Specification

Essential

Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to work as a team.
Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

Desirable

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


MFT
Saint Mary's Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT

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Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address


MFT
Saint Mary's Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

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