Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate or Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health.
We are seeking a compassionate, person centred individual, with a genuine interest in working with women and birthing people, and their families in the perinatal period and support in their physical health monitoring.
We offer excellent training opportunities to our staff and provide robust supervision to support delivery of high-quality care.
The Perinatal Service is commissioned to support women and birthing people throughout Greater Manchester, who experience moderate to severe mental health problems during and after pregnancy, and for their infant up to the age of one year. The Perinatal Service provide assessment, care and treatment including the prevention, detection and management of maternal mental health problems that complicate pregnancy and the postpartum year.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse Associate/ Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health will deliver high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions within a multi-disciplinary team. The Assistant Practitioner will provide planned care and be able to take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims and objectives.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Registered Nurse Associate/ Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health will deliver high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions within a multi-disciplinary team. The Assistant Practitioner will provide planned care and be able to take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims and objectives.
The Registered Nurse Associate/ Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health will be competent in:
Discussion and signposting with service users around lifestyle, smoking, diet, exercise, diabetes, cholesterol, alcohol etc. Offer brief interventions and make referrals to relevant services such as weight management or exercise.
- Physical Health Monitoring Tool
Ensure targets for metabolic screening completed yearly for service users who meet the criteria. Ensure Physical Health assessments completed, and results inputted and shared with service user, GP, care coordinator/medic. Ensure all interventions recorded through the progress note tile on PARIS. Refer to specialist nurses e.g. drugs and alcohol as appropriate and liaise with community staff. The successful candidate will be involved in developing a physical health pathway within the service, led by the ACP and Operational team.
- Undertake Venepuncture as required or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
- Undertake ECG as required or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
Undertake quality checks where required. Ensure medical device faults are reported and followed up. Report all problems to Senior Nurse Practitioner
- Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics
Support qualified staff with flu vaccinations clinic. Give influenza vaccine under supervision of Senior Nurse Practitioner.
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See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Registered Nurse Associate/ Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health will deliver high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions within a multi-disciplinary team. The Assistant Practitioner will provide planned care and be able to take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims and objectives.
The Registered Nurse Associate/ Qualified Assistant Practitioner for Physical Health will be competent in:
Discussion and signposting with service users around lifestyle, smoking, diet, exercise, diabetes, cholesterol, alcohol etc. Offer brief interventions and make referrals to relevant services such as weight management or exercise.
- Physical Health Monitoring Tool
Ensure targets for metabolic screening completed yearly for service users who meet the criteria. Ensure Physical Health assessments completed, and results inputted and shared with service user, GP, care coordinator/medic. Ensure all interventions recorded through the progress note tile on PARIS. Refer to specialist nurses e.g. drugs and alcohol as appropriate and liaise with community staff. The successful candidate will be involved in developing a physical health pathway within the service, led by the ACP and Operational team.
- Undertake Venepuncture as required or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
- Undertake ECG as required or directed by the senior nurse or medic.
Undertake quality checks where required. Ensure medical device faults are reported and followed up. Report all problems to Senior Nurse Practitioner
- Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics
Support qualified staff with flu vaccinations clinic. Give influenza vaccine under supervision of Senior Nurse Practitioner.
can we add this in all adverts in the last box in TRAC instead of whatever the manager puts in:
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
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
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate compliant with the requirements for NMC registration
- Level 5 study, Foundation Degree Nursing Associate or willingness to work towards.
- OR: Competency based level 4 qualification (Foundation Degree) in Health and Social Care. End Point Assessment achieved as passed
- Training in: oVenepuncture oBLS oECG taking oAwareness of blood results relevant to role. o willingness to undertake training in all of the above is essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration development.
- Experience of Perinatal services or working with perinatal clients.
Essential and Desirable - Knowledge
Essential
- The post holder should: 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.
Essential and Desirable - Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based interventions and their application on practice The scope of the role of RNA/AP in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. When to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional The need for continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of NMC registration if an RNA.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist needs of service user group e.g substance misuse/self-harm. oKnowledge of PHIT oKnowledge around smoking cessation. oAwareness of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act as relevant to role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate compliant with the requirements for NMC registration
- Level 5 study, Foundation Degree Nursing Associate or willingness to work towards.
- OR: Competency based level 4 qualification (Foundation Degree) in Health and Social Care. End Point Assessment achieved as passed
- Training in: oVenepuncture oBLS oECG taking oAwareness of blood results relevant to role. o willingness to undertake training in all of the above is essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration development.
- Experience of Perinatal services or working with perinatal clients.
Essential and Desirable - Knowledge
Essential
- The post holder should: 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.
Essential and Desirable - Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based interventions and their application on practice The scope of the role of RNA/AP in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. When to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional The need for continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of NMC registration if an RNA.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist needs of service user group e.g substance misuse/self-harm. oKnowledge of PHIT oKnowledge around smoking cessation. oAwareness of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act as relevant to role.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
