Registered Nursing Associate | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Pennine Care NHS FT
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

• 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).

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026

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