Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Assistant - Genomic Medicine Outpatients
The closing date is 16 November 2026
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 phlebotomist/Senior nursing assistant to join the team in Genomic medicine. The Genomic outpatient area has 12 clinic rooms and can see both adult and paediatric patients. The post holder along side their venepuncture skills will be expected to chaperone doctors/nurses, assist with procedures and perform nursing assistant duties.

Clinical Genetics is a medical discipline specialising in the diagnosis and management of conditions with a known or probable genetic basis. Genetic disorders occur across the whole lifespan and may affect multiple family members and generations. Families often require both specialist diagnosis and health management.

We provide specialist, family-centred services for:

• Diagnostic assessment
• Current and accurate medical information
• Risk estimation for pregnancies and the extended family
• Genetic counselling
• Management and support to individual patients of any age

We work with our laboratory colleagues and clinical colleagues from a variety of medical specialties across Greater Manchester and the North West region.

Clinical staff in the department are affiliated to one or more clinical teams. Clinical teams comprise of doctors, genetic counsellors, nursing staff and other health professionals. Working in the Outpatient area in Genomics you will be expected to work along side these clinical teams.
Main duties of the job

• To carry out venepuncture on both adult and paediatric patients attending the outpatient area in Genomics
• To ensure that all specimens for investigative test are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory, in line with trust policy
• Following training if required, undertake blood pressure and pulse measurement, urine analysis
• Assist and Chaperone the clinicians in a variety of clinic when appropriate
• Undertake height and weight measurements
• To report any incidents or changes in a patient's health status immediately to a registered professional
• Assist lead nurse in implementing infection control procedures feeding back any concerns

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.

At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 to £27,476 a year, Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-SHCG-8395324-RL3
Job locations: MFT St Mary's Hospital Genomic Medicine, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
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 Documents to download heading.
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To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
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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.
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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.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that's considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children's and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare organisation/setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments
• Knowledge of infection control and safeguarding procedures
• Experience with working with the MDT
• 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.

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment and within scope of job role
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks
• Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
• Computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: MFT St Mary's Hospital Genomic Medicine, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Interim Lead Nurse Genomic Medicine, Clare Hamilton-Kay, clare.hamilton-kay@mft.nhs.uk, 01617012147
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 to £27,476 a year, Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-SHCG-8395324-RL3
Job locations: MFT St Mary's Hospital Genomic Medicine, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, United Kingdom
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