Job summary
- Main area
- Community Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 311-S648-25
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospital
- Town
- Stockport
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 PA, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Registered Mental Health Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Physical Health & Treatment Team within Stockport.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will hold the role of the Physical Health & Treatment Team Practitioner and will be part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services.
The post holder will be based across multiple sites, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary care mental health services.
Working for our organisation
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 #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with support and guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.
• Monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, with guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.
• To administer intramuscular injections and monitor the effects of these, with the knowledge of contraindications and side effects, being able to relay accurate information to patients in a format that they are able to understand in accordance with trust policies.
• To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevant training and ongoing guidance.
• To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and report concerns appropriately. (No moving and handling required).
• To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. Including ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway.
• To be actively involved in the development of team-based nursing, assuming the responsibilities of assessing, planning, and implementing a programme of nursing care for individual clients within the team.
• To support patients, plan and implement programmes of nursing care to meet their individual needs, referring to other agencies as appropriate.
• To evaluate and modify nursing care in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and facilitate the development of discharge plans.
• To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decisions regarding patients in your care.
• To take part in group caseloads, with the support of the team and management.
• To keep accurate and timely professional records of nursing care, ensuring confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
• To assist in the development of service standards and participate in clinical audit.
• To participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating researched based practices.
• To participate in clinical supervision.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Good Standard of General Education
Desirable criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- NMP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical Experience within the NHS
- Experience of working witt clients with complex mental health needs
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within Depot Clinics
- Previous experience within Clozapine Clinics
- Previous Experience of working within ECT Suites
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
- Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act processes and the Mental Capacity Act
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services
- Specialist knowledge of treatment interventions used within SMI
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Venepuncture trained, or willing to complete
- Ability to complete Physical Health checks or willing to complete training
- Ability to use PocHi Machine or willing to complete training
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage own time, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- IT Skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Coutts
- Job title
- Team manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 5706
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