Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the Health Support team in Tameside. You will be based at Trust HQ but will work at sites across Tameside where Depot clinics, Clozapine Clinics are held. The post is a progression post from Band 5 to Band 6, dependent on achieving a set pre planned competencies. There will be an expectation of working towards achieving these competencies in a time frame of around 1 year. Main duties of the job To administer intramuscular injections, monitor the effect of medications, contraindications and side effects & be able to provide accurate information to patients and carers in a format they are able to understand To undertake venepuncture training and maintain knowledge and skills to be able to use this in both clinical and residential settings. To be able to use the POCHI machine and follow processes outlined in Clozapine Clinic procedures. To work with patients within the CMHT's/EIT as indicated, participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their individual programme of care, to address presenting health and wellbeing needs, in conjunction with any other relevant professionals. To undertake physical health checks, and respond to & report concerns appropriately To provide health promotion for service user's in the Stockport Mental Health Service understanding the relationship between mental health and physical health. To refer onto expert services in the community where a need has been identified. To be able to enhance a patients overall wellbeing, and promote parity of esteem. To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade, that may be required. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year PA (Pro-Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-T576-25 Job locations Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Trust HQ 225 Old Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7SR Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the Band 5 person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Attached is also the Band 6 job description and person specification which the successful candidate will be working towards once they have achieved a set of competencies as an agreed development plan. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the Band 5 person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Attached is also the Band 6 job description and person specification which the successful candidate will be working towards once they have achieved a set of competencies as an agreed development plan. Person Specification Education/Qualidications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Good Standard of general education Experience Essential Clinical experience within the NHS Experience of working in Clozapine/Depot Clinics Experience of working with clients with complex Mental Health needs. Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of Mental Health problems and medications used in this setting and side effects Knowledge of the implications on the physical health of people living with SMI. Desirable Specialist knowledge of therapeutic interventions. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to administer intramuscular injections Ability to use PoCHi machine or willingness to undertake training. Venepuncture trained or a willingness to undertake training Ability to complete required physical health checks for people attending clinics and a willingness to undertake required training Ability to manage own work load, prioritise and work to deadlines. Ability to make clear and accurate records/reports. Work Related Circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Person Specification Education/Qualidications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Good Standard of general education Experience Essential Clinical experience within the NHS Experience of working in Clozapine/Depot Clinics Experience of working with clients with complex Mental Health needs. Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of Mental Health problems and medications used in this setting and side effects Knowledge of the implications on the physical health of people living with SMI. Desirable Specialist knowledge of therapeutic interventions. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to administer intramuscular injections Ability to use PoCHi machine or willingness to undertake training. Venepuncture trained or a willingness to undertake training Ability to complete required physical health checks for people attending clinics and a willingness to undertake required training Ability to manage own work load, prioritise and work to deadlines. Ability to make clear and accurate records/reports. Work Related Circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs 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 (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. 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 (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). Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Trust HQ 225 Old Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7SR Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)