# Registered Nursing Associate > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nursing-associate/aecc7663-dc5d-43c9-bb76-029e2286a0e2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nursing-associate/aecc7663-dc5d-43c9-bb76-029e2286a0e2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Meadows - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-10T14:01:30.540Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Ashton_Under_Lyne/Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Mental_Health/Community_Mental_Health-v8263559 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263559?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the Health Support Team in Tameside. This is a multi-disciplinary team who work in conjunction with community mental health services in Tameside to support with the administration and monitoring of anti-psychotic medication, and monitor the physical health of patients open to secondary care mental health services. ### Main duties of the job - Assisting with the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with support and guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists. - To 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). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, CPA process and the Mental Capacity Act - Understanding of mental health issues and how these impact on individuals. - Knowledge of physical health observations and their importance. **Desirable** - Knowledge of the implications on the physical health of people living with SMI ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs - Experience of working with individuals in distress **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in Clozapine or Depot Clinics ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers, as required - Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload - Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour - Ability to plan and implement care for individuals, as appropriate - Good IT Skills **Desirable** - Willingness to engage with or have undertaken Venepuncture and Physical Health Checks training. - Ability to use PocHi machine or undertake training ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse Associate with Foundation Degree - GCSE's Grade C/Grade 4-9 or above in Math's and English Language or equivalent ### Work Related Circumstances **Essential** - Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with Service Needs - Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 119.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577621) - [person specification (pdf, 162.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577622) - [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 117.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=440) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.