Registered Nurse Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support clients under the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.

We are looking to recruit a registered Nurse Associate to work to undertaking Physical Health Care assessments, monitoring and support to engage in appropriate interventions and lifestyle choices.

You will be based in the CMHT Treatment Team which is a fast paced, dynamic, supportive , well performing team within the Bury directorate.

The successful applicant will have some experience of working with service users with a range of needs, mental health and substance use difficulties.

The post holder will be able to hold clinics and work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team supporting service users to address their physical and mental health needs.

Health Promotion & physical health /lifestyle interventions

Physical Health screening tool and physical health checks

support to access timely referral to substance misuse /lifestyle services

Undertake Venipuncture as directed by the Nurse Practitioner as required.

Undertake ECG as directed by the Nurse Practitioner/Medic as required.

Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics

Administration of depot medication

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#Pennine Care People and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

• Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree
• GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent

• Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs
• Experience of working with individuals in distress
• Working with groups/coordinating activities for service users

• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals.
• Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance.
• Awareness of local services.
• An understanding of the mental health system.
• Basic first aid skills

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers, as required
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Ability to plan and implement care for individuals, as appropriate
• Good IT Skills
• Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training.

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with Service Needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies

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.