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Nursing Assistant - Dermatology
Accepting applications until: 28-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 28-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Withington Hospital
- Address
- Nell Lane
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M20 2LR
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary
- Salary
- £25,272 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 2/3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Dermatology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nursing assistants to work in our Dermatology Unit at WTWA (Withington, Trafford, Wythenshawe and Altrincham). This role will require cross site working.
We strive to provide the safest, high quality care to our patients. It is important that prospective candidates have the drive, compassion, and communication skills to help us deliver this and to support in the development of new services.
You will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of medics, registered nurses and other nursing assistants.
The hours will be Monday to Friday and some flexibility in hours may be considered if this supports the needs of the service.
This is a band 2/3 role. If you have experience to commence in post as a band 3 then please ensure you have the relevant documentation to confirm your skills.
Advert
Support out-patient clinics, support minor surgery alongside a registered nurse, training will be provided for our new skin analytics service which requires photography to be done, will be required to be computer literate.
Excellent communication skills are required
Full on the job training will be provided.
Working for our organisation
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 ‘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.
Applicant requirements
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 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.
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola O'Callaghan
- Job title
- Senior Sister/Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 217 3950
- Additional information
For informal visits or discussions contact Nicola OCallaghan
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