Treatment Team Practitioner | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will have the role of the Treatment Team Nurse and will be 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. The main role of the Treatment Team Nurse will be participation in the running and ongoing development of treatment and physical health clinics across the the borough footprint.

• Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with support
and guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.
• 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 are able to 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. (No moving and handling required).
• To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. Including
ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway.
• To participate in clinical supervision.
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.
• To be actively involved in the development of team-based nursing, assuming the
responsibilities of assessing, planning, and implementing a programme of nursing care for individual clients within the team.
• To support patients, plan and implement programmes of nursing care to meet their
individual needs, referring to other agencies as appropriate.
• To evaluate and modify nursing care in accordance with the Care Programme
Approach and facilitate the development of discharge plans.
• To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decisions
regarding patients in your care.
• To take part in group caseloads, with the support of the team and management.
• To keep accurate and timely professional records of nursing care, ensuring
confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
• To assist in the development of service standards and participate in clinical audit.
• To participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating
researched based practices AFC 2/7/24 JME-135-24 Treatment Team Practitioner Band 5
• Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with support
and guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.
• 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 are able to 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. (No moving and handling required).
• To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. Including
ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway.
• To participate in clinical supervision.