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Senior Nursing Assistant - Children's Complex Care

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year

About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Manchester
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Monday 16 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Holds National Care Certificate
  • Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in Clinical Healthcare or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and/or experience
  • Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.
  • Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent
  • Working in an environment caring for children and young people e.g. hospital, nursery or school, 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.
  • 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
  • Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
  • Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment and within scope of job role
  • Computer skills
  • Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
  • Honest and trustworthy
  • car driver / license.

The role

We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Band 2/3  Support Workers to join our community team, supporting children with complex health needs in their own homes and local environments. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality, person-centred care.  The post holder will become part of a team of registered nurses and carers working with families and young people delivering a range of high quality care packages.

Do you enjoy working in partnership with children and families?

Do you enjoy working in the community? 

Do you enjoy supporting children with a range of abilities requiring technological support?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to extend your knowledge and experience of complex care?

Posts are full time but we will consider part time applicants. The successful applicant will progress through, and upon 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.

What you'll do

The Children's Community Complex Care Team provides care and support to a range of children and young people with varying healthcare needs, some who are technology dependent, in a variety of settings across the Manchester area.

The complex care team is currently looking to recruit nursing assistants to provide support and care to a range of young people across the city. The post holder will become part of a team of registered nurses and carers working with families and young people delivering a range of high quality care packages.

You must be a highly motivated and dedicated individual who has the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour/7 day period. Travelling across the Manchester area you will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. 

Main duties of the job

Posts are full time but we will consider part time applicants.

In return we can offer you a friendly  support team,  comprehensive induction, relevant training and development opportunities and also the opportunity to develop care skills working within a multidisciplinary framework in the community setting.

Desirable criteria

  • Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
  • Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
  • Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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.

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