Registered Nursing Associate: Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

CPD access

Staff health & wellbeing programs

Retail/leisure/travel discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS FT in Bury is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to provide physical healthcare and nursing support within community mental health services. You will work primarily with the Early Intervention team and Bury Treatment team, delivering care in community clinics and patients' homes.

Join a permanent NHS role at Band 4, with a competitive salary (£28,392–£31,157 per year), 37.5 hours weekly, and opportunities for CPD and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as Nursing Associate with Foundation Degree.
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or 4–9).
• Experience working under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience conducting physical health checks and recording results.
• Knowledge of psychotropic meds, uses and monitoring.
• Understanding of nursing procedures and Nursing Associate role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical health checks, including blood pressure and ECGs.
• Administer depot medication per treatment plans.
• Support patients at Clozapine clinics.
• Monitor health in relation to psychotropic meds and side effects.
• Record clinical observations accurately and report findings.
• Collaborate with consultant psychiatrists, care coordinators and team.
• Organise and prioritise delegated duties while maintaining safe, patient-centered care.

Skills

NMC Nursing Associate registration

Foundation Degree

GCSE English & Maths C/4

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Time management

Care planning

Mobility/transport access

Experience in health checks

Education

Foundation Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nursing Associate
Employer: Pennine Care NHS FT
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Bury, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 to 31,157 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Provide physical healthcare and nursing support to patients receiving community mental health services.

Work primarily with the Early Intervention team four days per week and the Bury Treatment team one day per week.

Deliver care in community clinics and patients’ homes.

Salary: £28,392–£31,157 per annum (NHS Band 4).

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical health checks, including blood pressure, pulse monitoring, venepuncture and ECGs.
• Administer depot medication in line with approved treatment plans.
• Support patients attending Clozapine clinics.
• Monitor patients’ physical health in relation to psychotropic medication and its potential side effects.
• Record clinical observations accurately and report relevant findings.
• Collaborate with consultant psychiatrists, care coordinators, team managers and other multidisciplinary professionals.
• Organise and prioritise delegated duties while maintaining safe, patient-centred care.

Requirements

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate, supported by a Foundation Degree.
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or the equivalent new GCSE grades 4–9.
• Experience working under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience conducting physical health checks and accurately recording results.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses, side effects and associated physical health monitoring.
• Understanding of nursing procedures, treatment plans and the scope of the Nursing Associate role.
• Strong communication, organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Access to transport or a means of mobility to travel across the Trust’s service area.
• Previous Early Intervention service experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with permanent employment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working opportunities, subject to service requirements.
• Access to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Opportunities to participate in service improvement and research activities.
• Staff health and wellbeing programmes and support services.
• Discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
• Inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.