Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist regional adolescent forensic inpatient service. We are seeking a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (HCPC registered) to join FCAMHS NW in a permanent full time (37.5 hours) post at Band 8A.

The psychologist will form part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Gardener Unit, a 10-bed medium secure inpatient unit located on the Prestwich site. The unit is part of a small national network of medium secure inpatient services for children and young people.The post holder will report to the Professional Lead for Psychological Services from within the Specialist CAMHS group. The post holder will be expected to work closely and constructively with the Senior Leadership Team within the CAMHS group. The post holder will be supported by accessing the skills and experience of a wider diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Prior experience with children and/or forensic services post qualification is preferable, however we will be able to consider how we develop and support the post holder.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to submission of your application then please contact Dr James Millington (Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist) directly at [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team of psychology staff within the Specialist CAMHS group which includesa Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist.

The post holder will be expected to provide a highly specialist Applied Psychology service tochildren and young people, their families and carers.

The post holder will provide psychologicalconsultation to other professionals involved in the care of children and young people referred, specialist psychological assessments leading to impactful recommendations and support.

Thepostholder would also be expected to undertake service development projects, deliver trainingand support the wider services as necessary as agreed with the Professional Lead forPsychology within Specialist CAMHS and Senior Leadership Team.

The post holder is expected to contribute in other services within the specialist CAMHS group(Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) collaboratively with psychology colleagues to further their widerdevelopment and maintain a resilient team and service offer.

The post is open to both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists with 2 years post qualificationexperience. The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical orForensic Psychologist.

At an 8A level the post holder will be expected to offer TraineePsychologist placements.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8248676

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Registration and experience

Essential

• HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and adolescents

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

Person Specification Registration and experience Essential HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision Experience Essential Experience of working with children and adolescents Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions, manage risk and are passionate about young person-centred practice.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.

As part of a new team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Bolton. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the MHST in Bolton. You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child, young person and family to provide meaningful evidenced based interventions. You will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals in the life of the child/young person. You will work closely with education professionals to foster a whole school/college approach to mental well-being.

The MHST Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in

• Forming strong working relations with education settings
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health practitioners

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8248448

Job locations

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CBT, EMHP, CYWP qualification
• Completion of an EMHP Supervisors Course
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health

Desirable

• Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment and delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions. oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults. oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice. oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.

Desirable

• oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development. oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning. oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.

Desirable

• oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice. oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation. oGood organisational/time management skills as an autonomous practitioner oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.

Desirable

• oExperience of database use

Person Specification Qualifications Essential CBT, EMHP, CYWP qualification Completion of an EMHP Supervisors Course Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health Desirable Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate. Experience Essential Experience of assessment and delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions. oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults. oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice. oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings. Desirable oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development. oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning. oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention. Desirable oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health. Skills Essential oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice. oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation. oGood organisational/time management skills as an autonomous practitioner oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel. Desirable oExperience of database use

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Adults of Working Age (AOWA) Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This post is currently based at Meadowbrook Unit, Salford, providing Occupational Therapy input to Eagleton Ward, a male acute inpatient mental health ward.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties to engage in meaningful occupation, maximise independence and achieve their recovery goals. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, using evidence-based and recovery-focused approaches to support occupational participation, wellbeing and discharge planning.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload, contribute to the therapeutic environment of the ward, provide supervision and support to staff, and play an active role in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in acute inpatient mental health while working within a supportive Occupational Therapy network committed to high-quality, person-centred care.

Please note: all interviews for this post will be conducted face-to-face.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy provision within an acute inpatient mental health setting. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of service users with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Completing Occupational Therapy screening, assessment, intervention and evaluation.
• Using occupational formulation and evidence-based assessment tools to inform clinical reasoning and care planning.
• Delivering recovery-focused interventions that promote occupational participation, independence and successful discharge planning.
• Supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic activity programmes within the ward environment.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary team working, ward rounds, care planning and discharge planning processes.
• Providing supervision, support and guidance to staff and students.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit and professional development activities.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with HCPC, RCOT and Trust standards.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this role.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4.8wte Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists or Clinical Psychologists to join the Greater Manchester Specialist Perinatal Service.This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service (PIMHS) for families from conception to 15 months and is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and transformation of the specialist PIMH pathway. The role will involve direct work with families, ncluding assessment, formulation and intervention; consultation, teaching and training; supervision; audit, evaluation, research and service development.

Less experienced applicants will be considered and will beappointed at band 7, working towards band 8a competencies.

You will join a warm, skilled, collaborative MDT committed to high quality trauma informed care which promotes the wellbeing of infants, parents and the wider family system.

We offer a highly supportive and reflective MDT, comprehensive perinatal and PIMHS induction, specialist clinical supervision and regular supportive line management. You will have access to CPD opportunities.

Perinatal and/or Parent Infant Mental Health experience is welcome but not essential. We provide robust induction, specialist training, and ongoing development for those new to this area.

The posts will be based at one of the 3 Specialist Perinatal Service clusters: Stiltz Building, M23 9GP; The Courtyard, BL1 8PB; One Central Park, M40 5BP.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service for families from conception to 15 months.

The post holder will work closely alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH), contributing to clinical and service development, and thedelivery of specialist interventions.

The role involves supporting parents, carers and families experiencing moderate to severe Perinatal mental health difficulties, with a focus on strengthening parent-infant relationships. The post holder will provide a range of community-based interventions including assessment, consultation, training, group work, and individual therapeutic support for parents, infants, and families.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the Specialist Perinatal Service and with Provider PIMH teams where appropriate.

The post offers enhanced clinical supervision tosupport safe, effective practice and ongoing professional development.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach, maintain clear professional boundaries while upholding organisational values, including promoting safety, partnership working, social inclusion, and a commitment to meaningful change.

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About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-8219736

Job locations

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants.
• Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

Person Specification Essential Essential Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist Desirable Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants. Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated & experienced health or social care professional with adult secure/specialised women's pathway experience to join the Quality and Commissioning Team, at the GM Provider Collaborative (PC). The Team holds commissioning & quality responsibility on behalf of the GM ICB/NHS England for adult secure & specialised mental health services across GM. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic commissioning environment, providing clinically informed support in line with the PC's governance structure, to a complex, specialised programme. The successful candidate will ensure oversight for women's secure and specialised pathways. As part of the role, the post holder will drive forwards the Women's Secure Transformation Programme in line with local and national objectives. The post holder will act as a key contributor to the PC's quality assurance arrangements, working closely with the Senior Case Manager and Head of Quality. The role also provides a link to a range of stakeholders across NHS organisations, independent sector providers and system partners. The successful candidate will require the ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, responsiveness, resilience, confidentiality & integrity. Based at Prestwich Hospital, offering a combination of office & remote working across the footprint & wider as required. Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, though some flexibility & out of hours visits may be needed..

Main duties of the job

- Aligned to the national Case Management function, provides expert women's secure and specialised pathway oversight and quality assurance. - Build a combination of clinical expertise and technical skills to develop strong service delivery, pathway advice and service improvements for secure/specialised services. - Specialised informed experience to ensure effective pathway oversight - Ensure patients receiving a high-quality service, free from stigma, discrimination and harm, escalating quality concerns and supporting remedial actions - Effectively fulfil 6-8 weekly host and placing commissioner oversight responsibilities - Robust oversight of patient flow - Supporting strategic leads in capacity and demand planning - Support mandated mental health targets including national LD/A programme - Deliver provision of competent, confident and responsive Case Management function against the national Standard Operating Procedure. Noting the role requirements cover the GM secure and specialised population and whilst intended to focus primarily on women's pathways, there may be cross cover when required for other aspects of the team - Ensure oversight and effective systems are in place to manage Exceptional Packages of Care (EPCs) - Support performance monitoring and achievement of targets - Ensure effective engagement with stakeholders, patients and carers

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Team Manager position at Bentley House Community Mental Health Team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, leadership, and development of a multi-disciplinary adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The team is integrated, flexible, user-focussed, and recovery-orientated to deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service to service users with mental health needs, to ensure delivery of the relevant clinical pathways (functional ) as outlined within the CMHT standard operational procedure.

Participation as a member of the Community Services Management Team in the overall management of community based secondary mental health services.

Participate in the service bronze on site / on call rota as required.

The Bolton CMHT is a great integrated team to work in, it thrives on caring and supporting each. Every member of the team has equal value, the team works as one and respects individual roles within it.

Bolton CMHT promotes the wider trust values of caring, compassionate, valuing people, respecting one another as well as practising open and honest culture.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit 10 Mental Health Practitioners to our community mental health teams across Manchester. This is a excellent time to join our teams as we move towards a transformed clinical offer in our community services. You will be an integral part of shaping the new community provision along with our service users and carers.

Postholders will offer timely and appropriate interventions to service users with enduring mental health needs in the Manchester area.

Mental Health Practitioners will be working in line with standard operational procedures demonstrating respect of individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate high-level communication skills.

Be a full member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Effectively manage own caseload accepting referrals from agreed agencies in accordance with agreed operational procedures.

Ensure compliance with all Care Programme Approach requirements as per Trust Policy.

To participate in the continuous improvement of the service provided by the CMHT.

Manage a defined caseload of clients of any age within the Community Mental Health Team with complex physical and mental health needs in the community, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Record all interventions in line with relevant clinical pathways (functional or dementia) as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

At Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are determined to deliver on our vision of great places for care and great places to work.

This is an important time for our Trust. We are focused on improving quality, strengthening performance, delivering sustainable transformation and ensuring that people who use our services receive consistently safe, effective and compassionate care.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as our new Chief Performance, Improvement and Transformation Officer. This is a newly created Board-level role with responsibility for bringing together performance, improvement and transformation into a single, integrated portfolio. The successful candidate will help create a clear line of sight from strategy to delivery, ensuring that improvement becomes the Trust's operating model and that priorities translate into measurable outcomes for patients, carers, colleagues and our communities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and serving as a member of the unitary Board, you will lead the Trust's approach to performance management, improvement methodology, transformation delivery, programme management and organisational productivity. You will provide leadership across clinical, operational and corporate services, strengthening accountability, supporting delivery and helping the organisation improve at pace.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a values-led executive leader with significant experience of leading performance, improvement, and transformation within large, complex organisation. Ideally, you will bring experience of leading performance, or improvement, or transformation within mental health services, enabling you to quickly understand the operational, clinical and regulatory context and make an early impact.

If you are motivated by making a difference at scale and believe that improvement, performance and transformation should be inseparable, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Oliver, Chief Executive Officer.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of mental health, addiction and specialist services.

We are driven by a clear vision: to create Great Places for Care and Great Places to Work. We are committed to improving the lives of the people we serve, reducing health inequalities, fostering innovation and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will join an organisation that is passionate about improvement, collaboration and delivering outstanding care for our communities.

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator into our busy Community Mental Health Team for Later Life

The area covered by the post is North Later Life CMHT Manchester

We are looking for an experienced, committed and motivated professional to work with older people who are living with dementia or functional illnesses.

We are a friendly and supportive team and encourage professional and personal development

Main duties of the job

• Care Co-ordination under CPA
• Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given)
• Administering depots
• Complete initial assessments
• Participate in Duty Rota
• Carer Assessments
• Nursing Needs Assessments

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Principal Psychological Therapist, to work across and provide clinical leadership to psychology staff within Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT, working age adults) in relation to all aspects of direct and indirect psychological work.

We are seeking an innovative, responsive, and adaptable Principal Psychologist / Psychological Therapist who will drive service development, support the wider team, and promote collaborative, team-based ways of working that deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for service users.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be employed by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH) to work across and provide clinical leadership to psychology staff within the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT, working age adults) in relation to all aspects of direct and indirect psychological work.

The post holder will maintain oversight of the work of more junior psychologists/psychological therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners based within the Wigan community teams. They will ensure that all psychological aspects of SCMHT service provision continue to be maintained at the highest possible standards, ensuring people who use the service, and their carers/families, receive high quality care.

The postholder will maintain an overview of non-psychology practitioners' psychosocial intervention work via the provision of co-working opportunities and case formulation, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and training sessions as needed.

They will provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation, and intervention, and play a key role in the continued development of the Psychological Therapies Hub and the wider transformation of community mental health services.

The successful candidate will be trained/accredited, or willing to undertake training/accreditation, in one of the six core therapeutic modalities: SCM, MBT, EMDR, CBT-P&B, CAT, or BFT.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

To provide a full and comprehensive PA role for multiple consultants and medical staff within theSalford Directorate.

You will be a well organised and experienced secretary with knowledge of medical terminology.

You will ensure all consultants and clinicians within your role are organised and equipped to fulfil their responsibilities. Duties will include minuting of MDT meetings, typing of medical and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with coordinating clinical activities.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a broad range of administration and secretarial experience, being able to work with initiative and sometimes under pressure. The post-holder will work as part of a dynamic team supporting medical secretaries, consultants, clinicians and team managers in the smooth running of the Admin Services. The successful applicant will work directly with the consultant, providing secretarial duties and co-ordinate and facilitate the dissemination of information to and from the team and be required to deal efficiently, precisely and courteously with telephone calls from service users as well as health professionals.

You will be a well organised and experienced secretary with knowledge of medical terminology. You will ensure all consultants and clinicians within your role are organised and equipped to fulfil their responsibilities. Duties will include audio typing clinical letters and typing of medical and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, uploading scanning including prescriptions and assisting the consultants with their diary management if required.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

GMMH is delighted to be able to offer a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, the position of mental health practitioner within the South Manchester and Trafford Mental Health Liaison Team.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the 24-hour All-Age Liaison Mental Health Service based at the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals at Wythenshawe and Trafford. The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and prioritise the day to day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service.

The offers are open to any qualified Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational therapists who have active registration within the relevant body.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and prioritise the day to day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service.

A key role will be to undertake timely mental health assessments with service users presenting with mental health problems to the accident and emergency department and within the general hospital.

Assessments will be undertaken within the Accident and Emergency Department and the general hospital. The post holder will also be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the general hospital around care and management of service users presenting with primary and secondary mental health needs.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of care plans with service users and other relevant stakeholders, if appropriate this will include the autonomous discharge. As part of this role it is expected that the post holder will liaise and communicate with appropriate statutory and non-statutory agencies or care providers when developing care plans. The post holder will be expected to manage and lead the service in the absence of the team leader when appropriate. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to and work to develop the educational and training input provided to the general hospital and Accident and Emergency Department.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Manchester Referral and Assessment Hub.

We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who are keen to be part of a new service in Manchester, that is central to our improved community mental health offer. You will be a practitioner who is able to complete triage and assessments at the front door service into secondary care mental health.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision.

As part of the team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service as community transformation develops in Manchester. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

As a practitioner within the RAH you will -

Provide clinical provision of rapid assessment and care/pathway planning for people referred into the RAH presenting with mental health problems.

The post holder will be expected to carry out mental health assessments, accessing all available sources of information and including, where appropriate, the views of family and carers when relevant.

To undertake and record comprehensive need/risk assessments, developing clear goals and timeframes for the onward interventions with the service users.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Nurse Practitioner (NMP qualified) to join the new Shared Care Protocol (SCP) Response Team pilot across South & Central West Manchester Community Services.

The SCP Response Team is developing a safe, standardised, and sustainable process for transferring, monitoring, and providing clinical oversight for patients prescribed long-term mental health medication under SCP arrangements between secondary mental health services and primary care.

The team will act as a single point of contact for GPs, provide specialist oversight for stable patients, facilitate annual mental and physical health reviews, and support patient groups who experience difficulties accessing ongoing prescribing services.

The Senior Nurse Practitioner (NMP) will undertake screenings, assessments, review clinics, medication reviews, and physical health monitoring. The post holder will deliver evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and provide specialist clinical advice.

Working collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies, the post holder will liaise closely with primary care to ensure effective outcomes. Responsibilities also include mentoring and supervising registered and unregistered staff and students, while supporting service development through the effective collection and analysis of audit, research, and performance data.

Main duties of the job

Experienced Senior Nurse Practitioner and Non-Medical Prescriber with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, students and support staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Provides clinical leadership in risk assessment, mental health assessment, therapeutic interventions and home treatment pathways. Experienced in recruitment, complaints management, serious incident investigations, report writing and deputising for senior managers.

Skilled in managing complex caseloads and delivering specialist interventions for adults with severe mental illness, including assessment, treatment reviews and prescribing antipsychotic and lithium medication. Provides expert consultation to internal and external services and works collaboratively with primary care, acute services and partner agencies to promote recovery-focused care.

Committed to service improvement through audit, quality improvement, research and policy development. Experienced in producing reports for senior leaders, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures and contributing to service development.

Delivers training, supervision and mentorship to staff, students, GPs and partner agencies, supporting workforce development and professional practice. Maintains high standards through continuous professional development, clinical supervision and appraisal, demonstrating strong leadership, innovation and a commitment to positive outcomes, social inclusion and recovery-focused practice.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of mental health and psychological care, within HMP Forest Bank.

We are seeking a full time HCPC Registered Psychologist to join the integrated mental health team at HMP Forest Bank, working alongside Nursing, Psychiatry, Health and Well-being Practitioners and other psychological professionals, including Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

Main duties of the job

A large component of the role will be to provide short to medium term psychological therapy, implementing a range of psychological skills and techniques to support the reduction of distress, often related to trauma and complex personality presentations. The post holder will need accreditation/registration with a professional body and experience in the delivery of a range of psychological interventions, including CBT.

Psychological assessment and intervention will be driven by a strong understanding of developmental and complex trauma and the impact this has on offending, mental health, interpersonal behaviour, and personality presentation. The post-holder will also support the development and facilitation of model specific group intervention, such as CBT, DBT and CFT informed groups.

The post holder will need current HCPC registration and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.

Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone not only with strong clinical skills but also the ability to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate. The post holder will be provided with high level support, including ongoing CPD and supervision from the current senior psychological therapies staff who cover prisons across the Northwest.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with our clinical and forensic psychologists to support the delivery of the Rivendell service. Rivendell is a long-standing and well-established residential therapeutic unit which exists as part of the National Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, run in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMMPS). The aims of the pathway are to reduce repeat high-harm offending, to improve wellbeing and to improve the skills of staff working with personality difficulties. Rivendell is a two-year treatment programme, on a dedicated wing offering a range of bespoke one-to-one interventions and group work to a maximum of 16 women. Rivendell is a formulation led, trauma informed service, with a focus on relational dynamics to work effectively with the client group and develop understandings of how personality difficulties influence the risk of further offending or harm to self. Collaborative working practices between NHS and HMPPS staff are integral to the delivery of our service.

Main duties of the job

Key duties will include co-ordinating, developing and co-facilitation of psycho-educational skills-based groups, in conjunction with relevant clinical staff. The post holder will take a lead in co-working with the prison officer team to jointly plan and deliver meaningful activities with service users, which includes activities such as cooking, craftsessions and mindfulness. The postholder will be expected to support the assessment process for new service users and to support clinicians in delivery of one-to-one interventions. There will be scope to work collaboratively with other agencies to support our client group and to deliver training to prison staff both within Rivendell and the wider prison. The postholder will be supported to take a lead for service evaluation of our current groups and for working with the leadership team to develop ideas regarding further service evaluation and potential research projects.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

Your role as a Gardener will involve attending to all garden areas on the Prestwich maintaining the site by pruning shrubs, mowing lawns, as well as looking after the equipment and structures like fencing, keeping the grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees.

Main duties of the job

To undertake the repair, maintenance and inspection of all external grounds and gardens associated with the Trust and its external contracts. This would include grounds and gardens planting materials and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the external grounds of the site(s) provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

Be expected to produce work to a consistently high standard of work across the whole range of duties and applications required.

Shall be prepared to undertake additional training in order to fulfil the requirements of the post, satisfy new regulations/legislation or to further to develop the duties.

carrying out repairs gritting and snow clearing at designated owned or occupied Trust properties.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Evolve Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS) as an Intervention Worker (Assistant Psychologist). Evolve is a specialist multi-disciplinary and multi-agency service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) and Greater Manchester Probation Service as part of the national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway.

The service supports individuals on probation who present with complex psychological, emotional and relational difficulties and who are assessed as posing a high risk of violent reoffending. Many service users have experienced significant trauma and may have neurodevelopmental, mental health or personality-related difficulties that impact upon their wellbeing and risk management.

Working within a psychologically informed, trauma-responsive framework, you will support service users to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to live safer and more meaningful lives within the community. This role combines therapeutic engagement with practical support and offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking experience relevant to future Clinical or Forensic Psychology training.

You will be part of a highly skilled team comprising psychologists, probation practitioners, nurses and occupational therapists, with access to high-quality supervision, training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As an Intervention Worker (Assistant Psychologist), you will support the delivery of psychologically informed interventions and practical support to service users with complex needs. Working under the supervision of qualified psychologists and senior intervention staff, you will contribute to assessment, formulation, intervention planning and risk management activities.

The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with service users, supporting them to address practical difficulties such as housing, finances, physical health, community integration and accessing services. You will work collaboratively with probation practitioners and partner agencies to support rehabilitation, resettlement and risk reduction.

You will meet service users across a variety of settings including probation offices, prisons, approved premises, healthcare environments and community locations. In addition, you will contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, service evaluation activities, data collection, audit work and the ongoing development of the Evolve service.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

The Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team (HEART) was set up with the aim of reducing reliance on mental health inpatient units, by providing community rehabilitation support to mental health service users with complex support needs.

The team provides intensive support to these service users throughout the hospital discharge process and beyond, to help those who would have otherwise struggled to move back into the community.

HEART is an integrated team, comprised of a variety of professionals who offer effective, goal orientated, person-centred care daily.

HEART currently operates in Manchester and Salford, with the aim of rolling out to other areas of Greater Manchester.

You will act as senior pharmacist for the Rehab Care Group and lead and develop the HEART team pharmacy service, combining specialist clinical practice with service development, medicines governance, financial management, education and influencing prescribing.

You will take professional responsibility for pharmacy's contribution to the HEART team, and rehab service setting priorities, improving services and ensuring medicines are used safely, effectively and within available resources.

Pharmacist independent prescribing responsibilities support this practice. You will be expected to contribute to planning, education, research, and participate in clinical audit within own area of practice. e.g. provision of education and training, procedures, policies and guidelines, and medicine usage information.

Main duties of the job

Lead, deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical mental health pharmacy services within the HEART team

Act as senior pharmacist for Rehab Care group, providing support for pharmacy team within rehab and attending care group Medicines Management Meeting

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and liaison to the HEART team, GPs, practice pharmacists, other healthcare professionals (HCPs), and patients and carers.

Act as an independent prescriber of medication, ensuring that drug therapy is evidence based, safe, cost effective and appropriate to the individual patient.

Provide training to the HEART team, GPs and other HCPs to ensure competency in prescribing, administration and monitoring of medication

Analyse prescribing data to support cost-effective prescribing, budget management, and service improvement initiatives

Review medication-related incidents, support pharmacovigilance, and ensure compliance with national and local prescribing guidance, including safe prescribing procedures and adherence local, Trust and National Policies

Develop, review, update organisational policies, procedures, and guidance to maintain high standards of medicines management governance

Work with clinical and operational colleagues, external healthcare providers, to promote best practices and patient-centred care

Implement and support digital tools for medication management, including electronic prescribing and remote medication reviews

Take part in the pharmacy on call service

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, helpful and friendly individual to join our team and work as the receptionist covering predominantly, the Out Patient Clinic at Laureate House, although they may be expected to work at other locations across the Trust from time to time

The main duties of the post holder will be to meet and greet patients as well as clinical and clerical staff. The post holder will be the first line of telephone contact to all service users, carers/relatives, displaying a warm, friendly and helpful attitude always.

Duties will include, receiving referrals, arranging appointments, updating this on the EPR system, recording messages accurately for all team members as well as managing telephone calls for the area of responsibility and transferring calls appropriately in a professional manner as well as providing admin support to the clinical team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will meet and greet the General Public, Clinical and Clerical Staff and will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.

The postholder will provide an efficient and professional Reception service ensuring quality service to all users. The post holder will also be required to undertake general clerical duties within the reception.

To have a flexible approach in providing admin support to the multi-disciplinary teams working with a client group with mental health problems. There will be client and carer telephone contact and also, face-to-face contact at some sites and therefore, good communication skills are essential.

To meet the needs of the Trust services, you may be required from time to time to work outside of your normal area of work. The Trust reserves the right to change your normal area of work to any other location within the Trust.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual.

The vacancy will be at:

North View Hospital:

Domestic Vacancies:

1 x 30 hour post

Working on a 5/7 working pattern either earlies or lates and also weekends and bank holidays as required. Early shift start from 7am, late shift finishing up to 18.30pm.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

To assist colleagues within the Domestic Services Department to providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues, in line with the Trust's Standards and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.

Experience not essential as full training will be given.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provide a commissioned mental health service which delivers mental health care to men in custody at HMP Forest Bank. The team provide mental health assessment, treatment and support to cover a wide range of mental health conditions working within the stepped care model.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our team in providing secondary mental health care which is delivered in the prison. This post is part of the secondary mental health team which is comparable to a community mental health team in the community.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage individuals with secondary mental health service needs whilst they are in prison custody. This includes assisting in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison .

The post holder should be expert in all areas of service delivery, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the effective management of their own caseload and be expected to effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all service users. This role requires the post holder to contribute to maintaining the CPA process throughout the legal and custodial process.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant to join the team at Central Park Rehabilitation Unit, Manchester.

Position Details

• Role: Domestic Assistant
• Location: Central Park Rehabilitation Unit, Manchester
• Hours Available: 1 x 20-hour position
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Shifts: Early and late shifts
• Additional Requirements: Occasional weekend working may be required to meet service needs

Main duties of the job

• Cleaning Duties: Perform routine and deep cleaning of wards, offices, corridors, toilets, and clinical areas to meet infection control standards.
• Waste Management: Safely dispose of clinical and domestic waste following NHS protocols.
• Use of Equipment: Operate cleaning machinery (e.g., floor buffers, vacuum cleaners) and ensure proper maintenance.
• Stock Management: Replenish cleaning supplies and report shortages.
• Compliance: Follow health and safety regulations, COSHH guidelines, and infection prevention procedures.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

GMMH Facilities are looking to recruit a Facilities Advisor to further enhance our Facilities, Capital & Estates Departments who are moving towards a new and exciting future, utilising technological advancements, and rethinking processes to deliver an excellent customer experience.

The work will be varied, interesting and challenging, requiring creativity and responsiveness. The post holder will form part of a multifaceted and multifunctioning team responsible for providing a single point of contact service for all Facilities, Capital & Estates functions across the Trust. The CEF will provide a simple to understand, easy to access entry point for all facilities teams which will improve the experience for both our external customers and internal teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for receiving, understanding, and processing large amounts of varied queries and requests with competing demands and time scales using innovative and accessible digital systems to deliver a clear and efficient services for all customers.

They will have responsibility for prioritizing and disseminating requests and using effective customer service focused communication skills to manage customer expectations.

The post holder will contribute, share knowledge and good practice, and play an active role in making sure the service is innovative, on top of new trends and industry leading in the services the team deliver. This role will be key in supporting the implementation of a planned and reactive customer support service that will be at the heart of a successful multifunctional Facilities department.

They will provide expertise in Customer support systems, flexing resource according to fluctuating demands and work collaboratively with Facilities teams to understand and predict demand for services.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for Personal development?

Supporting Older Adults within the Trafford community, who are experiencing a range of complex mental health issues. We work closely with families, carers and other health and social care professionals to promote recovery and autonomy.

We are a warm and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Mental Health Team with a strong focus on staff Health and wellbeing. To support staff wellbeing, we offer flexible working as per the trust policy.

Within the team we have monthly CPD sessions in additional to regular Line Management and Clinical Supervision, as well as peer support. We promote reflective practice and encourage practitioner development.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like further information, please contact the Team Manager on 0161 357 1777

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

- Fulfil the role of Care Coordinator and the requirements of this role.

- Support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions.

- Provide support and advice to carers.

- Participate in the duty rota.

- Provide a nursing perspective within the multi-disciplinary team.

- Maintain nursing standards and contribute to the development of nursing practice in theteam.

- Contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regardingsupport, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.

- Support student placements.

- Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, typically one weekend every 12 weeks.

- Participate in own personal development.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.