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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Radcliffe is seeking a Nurse Associate to work within our drug and alcohol services, supporting the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver patient care. You will work under supervision, uphold NMC standards, and help patients adopt safer lifestyles, with emphasis on physical and mental health.

The role supports Buvidal clinics, vaccination delivery, and liaison with local pharmacies, contributing to key performance indicators

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Nursing Associate with the NMC.
• Experience in drug and alcohol services is preferred.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care planning and delivery under supervision in drug and alcohol services.
• Support clinic duties including urine samples, BBV testing, venepuncture, and ECGs.
• Contribute to vaccination delivery (flu and Hep B).
• Support Buvidal clinics and transport arrangements.
• Maintain professional registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Skills

Nurse Associate

Job description

Nurse Associate (Drug and Alcohol) | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nursesto assess, plan,organiseand deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills,values,andbehavioursrelevant to employment; will work tothe currentnationallyrecognisedNursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency, high quality, cost effective, professional and clinical governanceevidence basedpractice.

Nursing Associatesworking in alcohol and drug treatment and recovery services are key to achieving a range of health and social care outcomes and bringing enhanced awareness of physical and mental health co-morbidities via care and treatment. The skills ofthe associateshold a significant role in thesector,they support the Clinical Manager,Nurses,Non-medical NursePrescribersand the wider service in delivering key performance indicators.

NurseAssociatesfocus on the physical health, mental health and wellbeing of people who use(d) drugs and/or alcohol. Theyprovide educationto increase awareness of co-occurring mental and physical health problems and risks.

They practice in line with the NMC professional standards for practice (the NMC Code(https://www.nmc.org.uk/code/),as per registration requirements.

To work within Achieve supporting the nursing and medical team to deliver patient centre care.

To encourage and support drug and alcohol users to adopt safer practices and healthier lifestyles.

To conduct health screening assessments related to drug and alcohol use and to assess and manage any identified risks relating to health, for example, injecting behaviour, risk of overdose, COPD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide etc.

To complete clinic support for our medical and non-medical prescriber clinics including urine samples, BBV testing, venepuncture and ECG’s when required. To liaise with the local dispensing pharmacy to ensure continuous patient care

To competed weekly clinical checklists including stock management and place orders as and when required.

To support the management and facilitation of Buvidal clinics, ensure clinical data remains up to date and transport is arranged in a timely manner.

To support the clinical duty role within Achieve, discussing requests with the appropriate personal in a timely manner.

To support vaccination delivery within Achieve including Flu vaccines and Hep B vaccines.

To support Needle exchange provisions within Achieve services.

To liaise with external agencies such as local pharmacies to support patient care.

To maintain your professional registration, update your professional portfolio, and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026