Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Glanville House, Bridgwater. You will play a key role in supporting patients with severe mental illness through our Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics, delivering high quality person centred care within a supportive, established and passionate team.
You will work independently under the guidance of Registered Nurses, contributing to holistic mental and physical health assessment, treatment and monitoring. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment, enjoys collaborative team working, and is passionate about improving the lives of adults with complex mental health needs.
As part of our friendly team, you'll also have the option to get involved in team activities such as team days/nights out, sweepstakes, Secret Santa and other wellbeing events - or simply enjoy the warm and inclusive atmosphere day today.
Main duties of the job
Support the running of Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics, delivering safe and effective clinical care.
Undertake venepuncture, physical health monitoring, and ordering medication as required.
Work closely with pharmacists, Registered Nurses and wider MDT colleagues.
Provide high quality, evidence based nursing care within your scope of practice.
Monitor and respond to changes in a patient's mental and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately.
Maintain accurate and up to date patient records in line with trust policies and NMC standards.
Help maintain a safe, clean and well organised clinic environment.
Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
Contribute to audits, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care & Professional PracticeProvide holistic mental and physical health support in our community clinic, including venepuncture, physical observations, medication ordering and preparing patients for procedures. Monitor changes in patient wellbeing, escalate concerns appropriately, and promote health through advice and ongoing support. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, equality and inclusion.
Teamwork & CommunicationWork collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth clinic operations and safe patient care. Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and families, participate in handovers and MDT meetings, and handle verbal concerns sensitively.
Organisation, Safety & GovernanceManage and prioritise your workload effectively. Adhere to Trust policies on medicines management, infection prevention, safeguarding and confidentiality. Support risk assessments, incident reporting and quality improvement, while ensuring equipment is used and maintained safely.
Learning, Development & SupervisionEngage in supervision, mandatory training and ongoing development. Support students and junior staff where appropriate and work within your professional limits in line with the NMC Code.
Service & Team CultureContribute positively to team culture and take part in team wellbeing activities if you wish. Demonstrate the Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork in your daily practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care & Professional PracticeProvide holistic mental and physical health support in our community clinic, including venepuncture, physical observations, medication ordering and preparing patients for procedures. Monitor changes in patient wellbeing, escalate concerns appropriately, and promote health through advice and ongoing support. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, equality and inclusion.
Teamwork & CommunicationWork collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth clinic operations and safe patient care. Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and families, participate in handovers and MDT meetings, and handle verbal concerns sensitively.
Organisation, Safety & GovernanceManage and prioritise your workload effectively. Adhere to Trust policies on medicines management, infection prevention, safeguarding and confidentiality. Support risk assessments, incident reporting and quality improvement, while ensuring equipment is used and maintained safely.
Learning, Development & SupervisionEngage in supervision, mandatory training and ongoing development. Support students and junior staff where appropriate and work within your professional limits in line with the NMC Code.
Service & Team CultureContribute positively to team culture and take part in team wellbeing activities if you wish. Demonstrate the Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork in your daily practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in health care or Higher National Diploma in health care ie at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualification Framework
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Competency in the core skills for this post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed and as part of a team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Relevant knowledge of the relationship between physical and emotional ill-health
- Provision and promotion of holistic person centred care and support, duty of care and safeguarding of individuals
- An understanding of emotional and physical impact of mental illness/disability on an individual, their family/carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in health care or Higher National Diploma in health care ie at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualification Framework
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Competency in the core skills for this post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed and as part of a team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Relevant knowledge of the relationship between physical and emotional ill-health
- Provision and promotion of holistic person centred care and support, duty of care and safeguarding of individuals
- An understanding of emotional and physical impact of mental illness/disability on an individual, their family/carers
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).
