# Senior Nursing Assistant - Children's Complex Care > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nursing-assistant-childrens-complex-care/5a22d69d-7148-4c4e-9f0c-1c0dab5b48ca - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nursing-assistant-childrens-complex-care/5a22d69d-7148-4c4e-9f0c-1c0dab5b48ca.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Shifts days, nights and weekends including bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T21:02:16.154Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Childrens_Complex_Care/Childrens_Complex_Care-v8019377 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8019377?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Band 2/3  Support Workers to join our community team, supporting children with complex health needs in their own homes and local environments. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality, person-centred care.  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. Do you enjoy working in partnership with children and families? Do you enjoy working in the community? Do you enjoy supporting children with a range of abilities requiring technological support? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to extend your knowledge and experience of complex care? Posts are full time but we will consider part time applicants. The successful applicant will progress through, and upon 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## Job Details 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. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Band 2/3 Support Workers to join our community team, supporting children with complex health needs in their own homes and local environments. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality, person-centred care. 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. Do you enjoy working in partnership with children and families? Do you enjoy working in the community? Do you enjoy supporting children with a range of abilities requiring technological support? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to extend your knowledge and experience of complex care? Posts are full time but we will consider part time applicants. The successful applicant will progress through, and upon 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ### Other **Essential** - car driver / license. ### Attributes **Essential** - 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 ### Qualification **Essential** - 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** - Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - 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** - Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 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** - Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities. - Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment. ## Documents - [band 3 (pdf, 256.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10305700) - [functional requirements (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10305701) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [sna band 3 job description and person specification (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10305699) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.