Treatment Team Practitioner

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Treatment Team Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The post focuses on administering anti-psychotic medication, supporting ECT treatment, and monitoring physical health of patients in secondary mental health services.

Based across multiple sites and GP practices, the role emphasises continuity of care and effective communication within the treatment and support pathways.

Job description

The post holder will have the role of the Treatment Team Nurse and will be part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT andmonitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services.The post holder will be based across multiple sites and GP Practices, promoting continuityofcare and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under thecare of secondary mental health services.The main role of the Treatment Team Nurse will be participation in the running and ongoingdevelopment of treatment and physical health clinics across the the borough footprint.,

• Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with supportand guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants andpharmacists.
• To monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, withguidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants andpharmacists.
• To administer intramuscular injections and monitor the effects of these, with theknowledge of contraindications and side effects, being able to relay accurateinformation to patients in a format that they are able to understand in accordance withtrust policies.
• To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevanttraining and ongoing guidance.
• To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and reportconcerns appropriately. (No moving and handling required).
• To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. IncludingECT session handovers,
  management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway.
• To participate in clinical supervision.

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#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.