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Job summary

Main area
HIV
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 33 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Job ref
349-MRI-7642645*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orange Rooms/Choices Centre/The Hathersage Centre
Town
Ashton Under Lyne
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/03/2026 23:59

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Senior Nurse Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistant with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)- Northern HIV service 

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant Band 3, within the Northern  HIV service.  Travelling across all our sites you must have access to transport to enable you to work flexibly across our clinical services in Stockport/Tameside and Central Manchester.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multidisciplinary  team, working under supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through our clinics across Stockport/Tameside and Central Manchester provided by the HIV service. This includes chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses in clinics, and providing venepuncture and STI screening. They will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area. 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.  

 

 

 

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.

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 onestop 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.
  • On 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.
  • Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Knowledge

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.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.

essential

Essential criteria
  • Care certificate completed
  • Band 3 support worker competency or equivalent completed
Desirable criteria
  • Band 3 experience 6/12

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Croston
Job title
Senior HIV Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 549 6112
Additional information

Jen Kendrick,  [email protected]

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