Treatment Team Nursing Associate | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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. 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 #PennineCarePeople and 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.
• 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.