Nursing Associate /Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner or Trainee Nursing Associate to work within the CMHTs, focusing on undertaking Physical Health Care assessments and monitoring physical health, alongside other service user and carer interventions.

Manchester CMHTs are fast-paced, dynamic, supportive, well-performing teams within the Manchester directorate of GMMH covering a wide geographical area and varying service user and carer needs.

The successful applicant will have some experience of working with service users with mental health issues. The post holder alongside the physical health nurse will be able to hold physical health clinics and work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team supporting service users address their physical and mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

• Health Promotion
• Physical Health Improvement Tool
• Support with Clozapine, Mood stabiliser and Depot clinics if required
• Undertake Venepuncture as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
• Undertake ECG as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
• Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics if required.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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.

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.

Date posted: 03 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 437-6925983

Job locations:
Brian Hore Unit
Elizabeth Slinger Road
West Didsbury, Manchester
M20 2LR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Staff Benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1 Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2 Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3 Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9 Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Knowledge And Experience
Essential

• Health and Social Care Qualification
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Assessing Physical Health Needs
• Awareness of interaction of physical and mental health
• Knowledge and experience of mental health and social care

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• BLS
• Blood result awareness in relation to physical health
• Experience and knowledge of MHA/MCA

Experience
Essential

• Assessing physical health needs Awareness of mental health and physical health and how it interacts. Have the ability to work on their own initiative under appropriate supervision and engage in reflective practice. Have experience of delivering person-centred care under the supervision of a RN. Have experience of working in collaboration with members of a multidisciplinary team in delivering care.

Desirable

• Have previously completed a placement or have been employed in a community mental health setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: Brian Hore Unit, Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/