Nursing Assistant - Sexual and Reproductive Health

Job overview

The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multi-disciplinary team, working under the supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through the clinic at North Manchester General. This includes clinic chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses, assisting with procedures and carrying out venepuncture. Having received training they will deliver a scientific service of microscopy staining slides, diagnosing infection within the Sexual Health Department. The post-holder will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area and in the laboratory. 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.

Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification and Duties and responsibilities document.

Main duties of the job

Assist and chaperone the nurses and doctors in a variety of clinics during the patient consultation and clinical examination including, e.g. sexual health screening, and specialist contraception clinics

To provide a phlebotomy service

Undertake specialist training to undertake microscopy

Work independently to provide asymptomatic sexual health screening and PrEP Express appointment clinics.

Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available

To maintain stock levels

Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders.

Ensure stock rotation.

Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification and Duties and responsibilities document.

Working for our organisation

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. 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.
Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Person specification

Educational/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.
• Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant or equivalent
• Workers who are unable to provide evidence of knowledge or unable to demonstrate competency in band 3 clinical skills will be required to undertake the Trust Clinical Support Worker Development Programme as a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker and transition to Band 3 on completion

Desirable criteria

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

Training/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability or willingness to be trained to stain slides, to recognise microorganisms and diagnose infection.
• Understands the type of work involved and expected in the role
• Confidentiality
• Infection control

Desirable criteria

• Able to undertake clinical observations i.e. blood pressure and pulse

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Current sexual and reproductive health experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an acute care environment, undertaking a full range of clinical commitments to NVQ Level 3
• Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction by Registered Nurse
• Flexible and able to change from one task to another
• Venepuncture
• Good organisation skills; can organise own work tasks, taking account of a changing workload
• Ability to follow written protocol
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable criteria

• Second language skills.
• Computer skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Shows initiative
• Flexible
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Able to relate well with patients/clients/relatives/visitors/ colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staf
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Clean and smart.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 256.3KB)
• Person specification (PDF, 304.6KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 368.4KB)
• Duties and Responsibilities (PDF, 520.6KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)