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Nursing associate /assistant practitioner for physical health

NHS
Assistant practitioner
Posted: 11 October
Offer description

As part of investment within community services, Manchester EIS have additional funding to expand, creating an exciting time to join the service. An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Early Intervention Service in Manchester. We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse Associate/ Assistant Practitioner or Trainee Nursing Associate to work within the service, focusing on undertaking Physical Health Care assessments and monitoring physical health, alongside other service user and carer interventions.

Manchester EIS is fast paced, dynamic, supportive, covering a wide geographical area and supporting those experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The successful applicant will have some experience of working with service users with mental health issues.The post holder alongside the physical health nurse will be able to hold physical health clinics and work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team supporting service users address their physical and mental health needs.


Main duties of the job

* Health Promotion & interventions
* Physical Health Improvement Tool
* 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

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 responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts


Person Specification


Knowledge and Experience

* - Health and Social Care Qualification
* Literacy and Numeracy
* Assessing Physical Health Needs
* Awareness of interaction of physical and mental health
* Knowledge and experience of mental health and social care
* Venepuncture
* BLS
* Blood result awareness in relation to physical health
* Experience and knowledge of MHA/MCA


Experience

* 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.
* 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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata

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