Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Assistant
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Exciting Position in the Cataract Centre, Manchester
An exciting position has arisen in the Cataract Centre, based at Withington Community Hospital, Manchester. We are a bespoke department of the prestigious Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and have recently also been accredited as a NHSE GIRFT elective surgical hub.
About the Role
In the department we oversee the Management of people with Cataracts from referral to discharge. The role of the Healthcare support worker will see the successful candidate working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team of nurse, doctors, consultants, Optometrists, and Clerical/Admin staff. You will also encounter other staff working within the hospital including porters, domestic staff, catering, and other disciplines.
In the Cataract Centre you will be working within the pre and post op clinics and also our dedicated Cataract Theatre.
Responsibilities
Within the clinic you will be meeting clients and family. You will undertake baseline observations including Temperature, pulse, Respirations, Blood pressure, and also undertake specialist recordings of visual acuities and eye pressure. You will also be instilling eye drops under a prescription and taking part in the pre-operative assessment to ensure that the patients' individual needs are met. In the theatre you will undertake the role of circulating practitioner, assisting during the surgery, and also ensuring that the patients' health and well-being needs are met. You will also be required to ensure that the surgical notes are up to date within the realms of the role. You will also be working in the Day case area and ensure that patients' nutritional needs are met.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
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.
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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.
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Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Sylvia Duncan
- Job Title: Unit Manager
- Email Address: sylvia.duncan@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 217-3031
Or contact:
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Frederic Camacho (Deputy Manager)
- Email: Frederic.camcho@mft.nhs.uk
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Matron: Mini Ouseph
- Email: mini.ouseph@mft.nhs.uk
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