It is an exciting time to join GMMH's Addictions Network. Recent developments and investment have resulted in us being able to offer multiple positions across a range of disciplines and entry levels.
Achieve Treatment and Recovery Services provides support for people experiencing problems with drug and alcohol use across Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford. We are an NHS led service, working with multiple agencies in a unique partnership model. This partnership model enables us to work with patients in a holistic way focusing on the person and not the "problem".
We currently have multiple vacancies within our teams including qualified nursing and non-qualified clinical roles, Recovery Coordinators, assessment workers and support staff.
We are seeking to recruit three Registered Nurse Associates (RNA) who will work at Achieve Bolton, Achieve Bury or Achieve Trafford, but there will be a requirement to work across different sites. The successful candidates will have a varied role in the clinical teams supporting the physical health agenda by providing a range of clinical interventions to support service users on their recovery journey and will also provide clinical duty cover. Clinical interventions that the RNA will provide as part of their role include venepuncture, ECG's and vaccinations. The RNA will provide harm reduction advice and interventions such as blood borne virus testing.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurses to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).
The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate role is the bridge between Health Care Support Workers and Registered Nurses they will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within all aspects of the clinical process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and behaviours relevant to employment; will work to the current a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency, high quality, cost effective, professional and clinical governance evidence based practice.
Nursing Associates will engage in Continuing Professional Development as per NMC Revalidation requirements and processes. They will also engage in GMMH appraisal processes and work to support service improvement and developments linked to Trust objectives.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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 responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Associate
* Addictions Qualification
Knowledge
* Good understanding of the health needs of the service user group
* Sound knowledge of medicines management and experience of medication administration
Experience
* Experience working collaboratively as part of MDT
* Experience of working in addictions services
* Experience of Health Promotion
Skills
* Can evidence a range of assessment and clinical skills
* Experienced in handling challenging situations
* Can evidence excellent communication skills
* Experienced in handling sensitive 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.
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