Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a senior care support worker to work at the Day Hospital, Buccleuch Lodge. 

Our primary focus is care of the Elderly and we provide various clinics including:

• Movement and Disorder Clinic
• Parkinsons Clinic (from the point of diagnosis until end stage progression of the disease)
• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Clinic
• Bone Health Clinic (offering treatments for Osteoporosis)
• Falls and Balance Clinic
• Syncope Clinic

You will after training need to be able to prioritise patient care and maintain a high standard of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of  our patients.

Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential.

Main duties of the job

• Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the department 
• Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperatures, pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring. 
• To provide a phlebotomy and cannulation service
• To undertakes ECG's, Bladder scans, MOCA tests, Active stand blood pressure monitoring
• Undertake clerical duties as directed by a registered member of staff
• Inputting patient information onto electronic database / HIVE
• To maintain stock  levels and ensure stock rotation
• To ensure clean and tidy work place environment

Working for our organisation

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.