Job Title: Registered Nursing Associate
Employer: Pennine Care NHS FT
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Bury, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 to 31,157 £ / Year
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Description

• Provide physical healthcare and nursing support to patients receiving community mental health services.

• Work primarily with the Early Intervention team four days per week and the Bury Treatment team one day per week.

• Deliver care in community clinics and patients’ homes.

• Salary: £28,392–£31,157 per annum (NHS Band 4).

• Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical health checks, including blood pressure, pulse monitoring, venepuncture and ECGs.

• Administer depot medication in line with approved treatment plans.

• Support patients attending Clozapine clinics.

• Monitor patients’ physical health in relation to psychotropic medication and its potential side effects.

• Record clinical observations accurately and report relevant findings.

• Collaborate with consultant psychiatrists, care coordinators, team managers and other multidisciplinary professionals.

• Organise and prioritise delegated duties while maintaining safe, patient-centred care.

Requirements

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate, supported by a Foundation Degree.

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or the equivalent new GCSE grades 4–9.

• Experience working under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience conducting physical health checks and accurately recording results.

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses, side effects and associated physical health monitoring.

• Understanding of nursing procedures, treatment plans and the scope of the Nursing Associate role.

• Strong communication, organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, carers and colleagues.

• Access to transport or a means of mobility to travel across the Trust’s service area.

• Previous Early Intervention service experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with permanent employment.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Flexible working opportunities, subject to service requirements.

• Access to continuing professional development (CPD).

• Opportunities to participate in service improvement and research activities.

• Staff health and wellbeing programmes and support services.

• Discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

• Inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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