Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Nursing Support Worker to work in our Intermediate Care Unit, Buccleuch Lodge, based in Withington, Manchester. Although the Centre is a stand alone unit, the service sits within the Manchester Local Care Organisation in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

The unit delivers care to 14 inpatients of any age requiring a period of rehabilitation. We accept referrals from GPs, District Nurses, UHSM and CMFT inpatients. The main goal for each patient is to return home often with support through a package of care. Patients have very complex medical histories and so our care delivery has to be flexible to meet their needs.

Main duties of the job

Experience is desirable but much more important is to have a caring attitude and good approach to teamwork. You must be able work shifts and rotate between nights and days. We can offer you a friendly and supportive environment and provide continued professional development. We offer excellent training opportunities and the chance to work in a dynamic team, which encourages development of staff.

The MLCO gives people the opportunity to access training and personal development with a focus on Community care. We will actively support staff to further their careers and gain experience where they have an interest.

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.

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