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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Full-time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
311-O682-25
Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Horton House
Town
Oldham
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/09/2025 23:59

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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Treatment Team Practitioner Nursing Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

 

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

 

Job overview

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing, and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The main role of the Nursing Associate will be participation in the treatment and physical health clinics across the borough footprint. In addition to being a part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services.

 

The post holder will be based across multiple sites and GP Practices, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary mental health services.

Main duties of the job

·       Under the supervision, and working in partnership with a registered nurse, provide and

deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

 

·       To monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, with guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.

 

·       To administer intramuscular injections and monitor the effects of these, with the knowledge of contraindications and side effects, being able to relay accurate information to patients in a format that they can understand in accordance with trust policies.

 

·       To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevant training and ongoing guidance.

 

 

·       To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and report concerns appropriately to the multi-disciplinary team (No moving and handling required).

 

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Working for our organisation

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 #PennineCarePeople 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.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing, and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The main role of the Nursing Associate will be participation in the treatment and physical health clinics across the borough footprint. In addition to being a part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services.

 

The post holder will be based across multiple sites and GP Practices, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary mental health services.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable criteria

Essential criteria
  • Experience/knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Experience/knowledge

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident employerNorth West BAME

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Hall
Job title
Team manager/clinical lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 770 4151
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