EIS Assessment Practitioner | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist for the role of Band 6 Assessment Practitioner. The position involves assessing service users within NHS standards and working in a supportive team environment. Benefits include competitive pay enhancements, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27+ days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant professional body.
• Experience in mental health or related field.
• Ability to complete assessments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments for service users referred into the service.
• Ensure compliance with NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards.
• Receive support and training from the wider team.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification (Nurse/Social Worker/Others)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our specialist service for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

We are recruiting a Band 6 Assessment Practitioner for our assessment team covering the area of Manchester.

The Assessment Practitioner will be responsible for completing initial assessments for all service users referred into the service within two weeks, in accordance with the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards. The post holder will be supported by the wider team, including administrative support. Regular training will be provided as needed.

This job description is not exhaustive but provides an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during employment that relates to the Trust’s business, service users, and employees remains the property of the Trust. Such information may be subject to disclosure under legislation, at the Trust’s discretion, and in line with national rules on exemption.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations.

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

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative and vibrant places to live and work, offering beautiful countryside and a lively city with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options. You will experience a warm Northern welcome, known for warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for learning and development, and are encouraged to generate ideas that improve care for our service users.

See the attached detailed job description and person specification.

Staff benefits include:

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

This advert closes on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.