Senior Nursing Assistant

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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Atkin Job title: Lead Physiotherapist Email

address: richard.atkin2@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 667 3292

Hannah Barnett- 01616673292

Stephanie Towers- 01616673292