Treatment Team Nursing Associate

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,

• 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. AFC 9/7/24 JME-147-24 Treatment Team Nursing Associate Band 4
• 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).
• To take part in the functioning of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified.
Including ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway
• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of
care settings.,
• 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. AFC 9/7/24 JME-147-24 Treatment Team Nursing Associate Band 4
• 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).
• To take part in the functioning of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified.
Including ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway
• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of
care settings.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual
basis in partnership with patients, families, and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.
• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health
and well-being.
• Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients' personal and social needs
are met and be able to care for a patient's nursing needs.
• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient's nursing needs to
include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, recording and interpreting vital signs and Identify and report changes in a patient's condition to a registered nurse. A hints and tips document is attached below for guidance on completing your application form. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? 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 I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: + 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 All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important 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. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. + 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 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. + Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. + We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.

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