Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our TB Nursing Team. We are looking for 12 month fixed term Senior Health Care Support worker to work 30 hrs a week.
The position is open to anyone meeting the criteria, and secondment opportunities will be considered.
We are a small team of TB nurses covering the TB services at North Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury localities, and the position holder will have the opportunity to work across all sites and will be expected to also independently visit patients in their own homes.
The post is based within the Infectious Disease Department at North Manchester General Hospital, and the team deliver care both virtually and face-to-face, in clinics and in patients' own homes. We support adults, children and families with active and latent TB.
We cover a 5-day week and offer flexible opportunities over the 5 days to encourage a good work-life balance.
We are looking for a flexible, dynamic person to support the team in delivering excellent care to a varied, often complex, patient group.
Duties
- You will hold a driving licence, and have your own car to use to commute across the locality and to undertake patients' home visits
- You will provide support for patients and family on TB treatment by independently undertaking home visits, telephone interviews and supporting the TB Nurses in outpatient clinics.
- You will be required to support the administrative team as needed and be competent in maintaining accurate records, including updating databases and ensuring timely and appropriate documentation of their own work
- You will undertake venepuncture in patients' own homes and the outpatient clinic departments
About Us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000-plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year.
As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
For further details / informal visits, contact:
Name: Helen Ogden/Stacey Farrow
Job title: Lead TB nurse specialist
Email address: helen.ogden@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 720 2394
