A Band 6 registered mental health nurse is wanted for the Treatment and Physical Health team in Bury, run by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on the team's day-to-day running, including leading junior staff, teaching, taking bloods and giving depot injections, with the post holder covering for the team manager when needed. Clozapine knowledge and experience in a community mental health team are central to the role. Fit depends on NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with business insurance and a vehicle.
What the job involves
- Day-to-day running of the Treatment team
- Leading junior members of staff
- Teaching staff
- Performing venepuncture
- Administering depot medication
- Taking responsibility for the team in the absence of the team manager
What’s required
Qualifications
- Nursing qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a mental health nurse
Experience
- Experience of working in a community treatment team
Skills & knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of mental health medications
- Strong working knowledge of the effects and side effects of psychotropic medication
- Extensive knowledge of the use of Clozapine
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Business insurance and use of or ownership of a vehicle
Nice to have
- Venepuncture training
- Extensive knowledge or training in the use of Pochi equipment
- Experience of working in community mental health
- NMP or willingness to undertake training
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and wellbeing activities and access to a staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
