The Nursing Associate will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team, supporting the Community Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Nurse and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. They will contribute to medication oversight, physical health monitoring, health promotion, and person-centred care for service users with complex mental and physical health needs.
Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, the post holder will undertake physical health assessments, monitor and report clinical observations, support medicines management, and contribute to care plans. They will work with service users, carers, primary care, and partner agencies to promote holistic care, identify physical health concerns early, and address medication-related issues. The role supports improved physical wellbeing through effective monitoring and interventions, in line with Trust policies, national guidance, and professional standards.
£750 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Hull CMHT is eligible for the referrer and successful candidate can receive a £750 payment (terms and conditions apply).
Relocation Support Available – Relocating to join us? Financial support may be available in line with the Trust's Relocation Policy to help you make the move and settle into your new role
Support the Community Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Nurse in the delivery of medication oversight and medicines management processes. Undertake routine physical health monitoring, including:
Blood pressure
Pulse
Weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Blood glucose monitoring
Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
Venepuncture, where competent
Identify and report physical health concerns, medication side effects, and clinical deterioration to the registered practitioner. Support monitoring requirements associated with psychotropic medications in accordance with local and national guidance. Assist in the coordination and delivery of physical health clinics and community-based health interventions.
Promote healthy lifestyles and provide health education relating to:
Physical health
Medication adherence
General wellbeing
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation within electronic patient records. Work collaboratively with primary care, pharmacy, secondary care, and other agencies to support integrated care delivery. Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development relating to medicines optimisation and physical healthcare.
Deliver care and interventions in accordance with the NMC Code, trust policies and procedures, relevant legislation and national guidance
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
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