Job summary
To administer depot injections to service users in line with medication administration
guidelines, Trust policy and professional standards and guidelines
To provide, supervise, and monitor care and treatment to an identified group of patients
under the direction of Registered Nurse.
Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence-based practice, ensuring
that it supports and reflects the service user's individual needs, Trust objectives, and
professional guidance.
Contribute to the development of high quality evidence based in-patient services in a
changing health care environment.
Contribute towards ensuring that the NMHT functions as an integral part of the
Directorate's services.
Effective communication with all relevant personnel, both internal and external to the Trust.
To practice within professional guidelines and promote professional practice in clinical
area.
To ensure continuous personal development through the utilisation of regular supervision,
annual appraisal and training, where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that a service user centered multi-disciplinary approach to care is present
- Administer depot injections in line with medicine management guidelines and policies
- Assess, plan, implement and monitor care in keeping with evidence-based practice.
- Ensure timely referrals to a registered nurse when any actions, care or treatment is required.
- To take an active role in direct service user care and role model to junior staff.
- To provide guidance to junior staff relevant to clinical speciality
- Ensuring that a high standard of practice is maintained in relation to the detention of mentally ill clients under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Ensuring that least restrictive practices are promoted within individual care.
- Ensuring that care reflects individual and cultural needs, taking into account any reasonable adjustments that may be required
- Ensure that the service provides holistic care that incorporates excellence in physical, mental health care management and general wellbeing.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities of the nurse associate practitioner, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, include providing mental health care and support. The associate nurse practitioner will be required to administer the depot medication and monitor side effects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities of the nurse associate practitioner, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, include providing mental health care and support. The associate nurse practitioner will be required to administer the depot medication and monitor side effects.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Work experience relevant to the post
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
Desirable
- Understanding of de-escalation
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Work experience relevant to the post
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
Desirable
- Understanding of de-escalation
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).
