Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Complex Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 349-LCOD-8019377-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Longsight Health Centre
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Nursing Assistant - Children's Complex Care
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for 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 application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is 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.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
- Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff
Attributes
Essential criteria
- 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
Other
Essential criteria
- car driver / license.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenna Gulliver
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 529 6649
- Additional information
Please contact the sisters on the team Louise Walsh, Ella Pollitt, Stephanie Newton or Samira Mohamed for further information on:
Louise [email protected]
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