An exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner within the SMI Physical Health/Clozapine Service has arisen.
Working with the Qualified staff and Pharmacy Technicians to ensure that Service Users who attend the clinic receive the appropriate care in a timely and safe manner – whilst providing person centred care.
You will be a qualified Phlebotomist with previous experience of working with Service Users who present with mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
- To take blood tests as requested by medical staff and ensure bloods are correctly processed within the requisite time limits.
- The post holder will have recognised, extensive and substantively proven holistic approach to the care of Service Users with significant mental health needs.
- The nursing associate will be able to demonstrate their enhanced knowledge and extensive experience of mental health to help support other healthcare professionals in a designated clinical environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate or completed within first 12 weeks of start date, or relevant equivalent qualification
- Diploma in healthcare with clinical experience, or relevant equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health or Apprenticeship in H&SC / Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Working with Service Users with mental health needs.
- Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)/ Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process
Desirable
- Driving licence and ability to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
