About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the Specialist Mental Health Team for Older People in Tameside.
This is a multi-disciplinary team who work in the secondary care community mental health services in Tameside to support older people who are experiencing both functional and organic mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
To monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, including regular, planned blood tests, 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 are able to 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 carry out ECG monitoring as required and report the results to the multi-disciplinary team. Attend MDT reviews and contribute to patient care plans. Keep timely, relevant and accurate documentation on our Paris record system.
About us
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#PennineCarePeopleand 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs Experience of working with individuals in distress
Desirable
Previous experience of working in Clozapine or Depot Clinics
Knowledge Essential
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals. Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance.
Desirable
Knowledge of the implications on the physical health of people living with SMI
Skills and Abilities Essential
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
Desirable
Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training. Ability to use an ECG machine or undertake training
Work Related Circumstances Essential
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
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 Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Etherow Building
Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)