Treatment Team Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Pennine Care NHS FT

Job summary

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 continuity ofcare 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.

Main duties of the job

o 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.o To monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, withguidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants andpharmacists.o 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.o To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevanttraining and ongoing guidance.o To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and reportconcerns appropriately. (No moving and handling required).o 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.o To participate in clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN
  • ILS trained

Desirable

  • ECTAS ECT nurse training completed.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a mental health setting
  • Experience of delivering an ECT service

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an acute mental health ward setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of Mental Illness
  • Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
  • Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, CPA process and the Mental Capacity Act
  • Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services and ECT
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Computer literate
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Training in management of violence and aggression techniques

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

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