Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

NHS Greater Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Greater Manchester as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, helping diverse populations in Central Manchester. Ideal candidates will have a professional degree, relevant experience, and a commitment to continuous development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Mental Health or related field required.
• Evidence of post-registration Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in CAMHS and Older Adults (OA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide mental health interventions.
• Work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team to deliver 24/7 mental health care.
• Support the development of mental health services in line with NHS guidelines.

Skills

Person-centred assessments

Mental health care delivery

Intervention planning

Crisis management

Education

Professional Degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Band 5 Nurse looking for the next step in your career or a current Band 6 seeking a new challenge as a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner in Central Manchester?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding services. In line with the Five Year Forward Plan for Mental Health and a transformation program, we are growing our hospital liaison service.

Greater Manchester Mental Health Service is recruiting Band 6 mental health practitioners at our busy Central Manchester site.

We welcome enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds, including perinatal, later life, and CYP, to join our team.

You will receive support to develop further as a mental health professional, building on your current experience. The diverse populations we serve offer numerous learning opportunities. The varied daily work and our supportive multidisciplinary team, including experts involved in research and service development, make this a rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

As a key mental health provider in Greater Manchester, we aim to achieve parity between mental and physical health care through our CORE 24 Liaison Mental Health services. Our teams operate 24/7 at the interface of physical and mental health, providing responsive mental health care in hospitals and A&E settings with experienced multidisciplinary staff.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality mental health care. You will bring a range of experience and knowledge to enhance our teams. Your attributes will enable you to conduct comprehensive, person-centred assessments, provide advice, direct interventions, and plan onward care for people of various ages and needs.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations.

We offer inpatient and community mental health services for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant, innovative place to work and live, from scenic countryside to lively city life with shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our community is known for warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for development, and are encouraged to innovate to improve patient care.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

Working hours:

• Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am
• All hours on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Professional Degree

Experience

• Evidence of post-registration Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• CAMHS experience
• Older Adults (OA) experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata