About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Manchester Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service as a Nurse Associate within our Physical Health Team. This city-wide role supports service users across our three Manchester EIP teams, helping people experiencing a first episode of psychosis access timely physical health assessment, monitoring and interventions.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse Associate with experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties and a passion for delivering holistic, person-centred care.
This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) with a range of flexible working options available, including school hours, condensed hours and other patterns that support both service delivery and work-life balance.
The successful applicant will join a supportive and expanding service and benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, shadowing opportunities, regular supervision, and ongoing CPD and development opportunities. Working alongside our Physical Health Lead and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in improving physical health outcomes for people accessing EIP services.
Main duties of the job
Health Promotion & interventions Physical health assesments in clients homes and in a clinic setting Physical Health Improvement Tool Support with High dose antipsychotic monitoring support with lithium monitoring Support with Clozapine, Mood stabiliser and Depot clinics if required Undertake Venepuncture as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by the senior nurse or medic. Undertake ECG as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by the senior nurse or medic. Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics if required Support and promote physical health among the wider MDT offer ad hoc and repeat appointments including home visits to monitor changes in ECG and Blood results. Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship under current immigration rules.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancement 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Qualified Nurse Associate Literacy and Numeracy Assessing Physical Health Needs Awareness of interaction of physical and mental health Knowledge and experience of mental health and social care
Desirable
Venepuncture BLS Blood result awareness in relation to physical health Experience and knowledge of MHA/MCA
Experience Essential
Assessing physical health needs Awareness of mental health and physical health and how it interacts. Have the ability to work on their own initiative under appropriate supervision and engage in reflective practice.
Desirable
Have previously completed a placement or have been employed in a community mental health setting.
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 City Wide
Prestwich Hospital
Chorlton
M21 9UN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)