Nurse Associate

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurses to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate role is the bridge between Health Care Support Workers and Registered Nurses they will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within all aspects of the clinical process.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and behaviours relevant to employment; will work to the current a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency, high quality, cost effective, professional and clinical governance evidence based practice.

Nursing Associates will engage in Continuing Professional Development as per NMC Revalidation requirements and processes. They will also engage in GMMH appraisal processes and work to support service improvement and developments linked to Trust objectives.

The successful applicant will be based within the Healthcare Team at HMP Garth. We provide care to the men who are resident in HMP Garth, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team. The role is very varied and interesting, and although challenging at time, offers the successful applicant opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge., Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members 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.