About this role
Job summary
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nursesto assess, plan,organiseand deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, values,andbehavioursrelevant to employment; will work tothe currentnationallyrecognisedNursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency, high quality, cost effective, professional and clinical governanceevidence basedpractice.
Nursing Associatesworking in alcohol and drug treatment and recovery services are key to achieving a range of health and social care outcomes and bringing enhanced awareness of physical and mental health co-morbidities via care and treatment. The skills ofthe associateshold a significant role in thesector,they support the Clinical Manager,Nurses,Non-medical NursePrescribersand the wider service in delivering key performance indicators.
NurseAssociatesfocus on the physical health, mental health and wellbeing of people who use(d) drugs and/or alcohol. Theyprovide educationto increase awareness of co-occurring mental and physical health problems and risks.
They practice in line with the NMC professional standards for practice (the NMC Code(https://www.nmc.org.uk/code/),as per registration requirements.
Main duties of the job
To work within Achieve supporting the nursing and medical team to deliver patient centre care.
To encourage and support drug and alcohol users to adopt safer practices and healthier lifestyles.
To conduct health screening assessments related to drug and alcohol use and to assess and manage any identified risks relating to health, for example, injecting behaviour, risk of overdose, COPD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide etc.
To complete clinic support for our medical and non-medical prescriber clinics including urine samples, BBV testing, venepuncture and ECG's when required. To liaise with the local dispensing pharmacy to ensure continuous patient care
To competed weekly clinical checklists including stock management and place orders as and when required.
To support the management and facilitation of Buvidal clinics, ensure clinical data remains up to date and transport is arranged in a timely manner.
To support the clinical duty role within Achieve, discussing requests with the appropriate personal in a timely manner.
To support vaccination delivery within Achieve including Flu vaccines and Hep B vaccines.
To support Needle exchange provisions within Achieve services.
To liaise with external agencies such as local pharmacies to support patient care.
To maintain your professional registration, update your professional portfolio, and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Associate compliant with the requirements for NMC registration
Desirable
Specialist qualification in drug and alcohol use Training in Co-occurring substance misuse and mental health
Experience Essential
experience of working within the health and social care settings
Desirable
Experience of providing drug and alcohol information, advice and guidance to people, including families, carers, affected others and other professionals. experience in venepuncture, bbv testing and preforming ecgs
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of medicines management, and so be able to dispense, administer and advise on medications. Awareness of the physical, psychological and social effects (harms) of drug and alcohol use and patterns of use (including new psychoactive substances) and appropriate interventions.
Desirable
Knowledge of stigma related to problematic drug and alcohol use, understanding how stigma can affect people and to promote positive regard for people, to actively challenge stigma, promote social inclusion and adopt a non-judgemental approach. Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model relating to problematic drug and alcohol use, motivation and behaviour change processes and recovery Knowledge of physical health and mental health problems and how these co-occur and interact with problematic drug and alcohol use, and so able to detect early warning signs and be able to respond.
skills and ability Essential
Able to build and maintain collaborative therapeutic relationships with people, maintaining professional boundaries. Able to recognise risk concerns, to carry out a risk assessment, ascertaining psychological, physical and social risks to/from people, and to develop plans to manage these risks (including using harm reduction interventions) and risks that require additional support from senior / regulated clinicians or external services.
Desirable
Able to ascertain priorities, tasks and resources, taking account of changing circumstances, risks and the needs of people
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Achieve Bury
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
Radcliffe, Bury
M26 2SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)