Job summary
- Main area
- Renal Medicine
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (07:30-20:30(No night shift))
- Job ref
- 349-MRI-7840320*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MRI CAPD UNIT
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
This role has evolved significantly and now includes extended clinical and community-based responsibilities beyond traditional Nursing Assistant duties. The post holder supports complex renal procedures, provides post-procedural monitoring, and delivers community-based peritoneal dialysis support, requiring enhanced competence, autonomy, and accountability.
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Works across both hospital and community settings
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Travels independently to patient homes (full UK driving licence required)
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Assistant supports the delivery of specialist renal care across both the ward and community settings. The role involves assisting with invasive procedures, providing post-procedure monitoring, and supporting home-based peritoneal dialysis patients.
Due to the co
Procedural Support
The Nursing Assistant will assist registered nurses and medical staff with:
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Renal biopsies
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Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter insertions
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Haemodialysis line insertions
Duties include:
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Preparing equipment and procedure areas
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Supporting patient positioning and comfort
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Maintaining infection prevention standards
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Assisting during procedures
mmunity-based element of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Post-Procedure Care
Following renal biopsies, PD catheter insertions, and haemodialysis line insertions, the Nursing Assistant will:
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Closely monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature)
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Observe for bleeding or procedural complications
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Escalate concerns promptly to the registered nurse
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Provide reassurance and patient support
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Assist with documentation
This role is critical in ensuring early identification of complications and maintaining patient safety.
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 ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a health care environment.
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
- Alaine Keeble
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01612764212
- Additional information
Alaine Keeble
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