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.
Responsibilities
* 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).
Pre-employment checks
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
What happens after application
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if offered the position
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. You will receive a formal conditional offer via email.
Other information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181. We will support you to complete your application.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
Benefits
* 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
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