Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider is seeking Band 6 mental health practitioners for their Central Manchester site. The role involves providing high-quality mental health care, conducting assessments, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to supporting diverse communities. Benefits include a robust pension scheme, 27 days annual leave, and additional perks. Night shifts are part of the working hours, reflecting a commitment to flexible care delivery.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

FuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass pre-employment checks including DBS Update Service enrolment.
• Experience in mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive person-centred assessments and onward care planning.
• Deliver high quality mental health care in general hospital and A&E settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve care delivery.
• Actively develop as a mental health professional.

Skills

Experience in driving service development

Working with diverse populations

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Band 5 nurse looking for the next step in your career or a current Band 6 seeking a fresh challenge as a Mental Health Liaison in Central Manchester? GMMH is recruiting Band 6 mental health practitioners at our busy Central Manchester site, expanding our hospital liaison services as part of the Five Year Forward Plan for Mental Health.

GMMH is one of the main mental health providers within Greater Manchester, delivering acute and A&E mental health care 24/7 through multidisciplinary teams. The Trust is committed to parity between mental and physical health care and to achieving a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive person‑centred assessments, advice, direct interventions and onward care planning to people of a range of ages and needs.
• Deliver high quality mental health care in general hospital and A&E settings.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team to improve care delivery and support learning.
• Actively develop as a mental health professional, building on existing experience and knowledge.

Qualifications & Experience

Band 6 mental health practitioners with experience in driving service development and working with diverse populations. All candidates must pass satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a DBS Update Service enrolment for a fee of £16 per year.

Benefits

• 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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards for applicable roles

Working Hours

Night shift: Saturday midnight to midnight and any weekday after 8 pm until 6 am. All Sundays and public holidays midnight to midnight. Shift pattern includes time‑plus variations (47%, 94%, 41%, 83%, 35% and 69%) as applicable.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, disabled and LGBT+ communities.

Sponsorship

We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please check the UK Government website for the list of eligible roles and salary requirements.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Applications

A candidate may utilise AI to assist with their application, but the assessment of an application is made on its entirety. AI‑generated content may not fully grasp the context and requirements of this role and can produce misleading information.

Application

Direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services – either as a service user or carer – is encouraged. Contact our Recruitment Team for further information. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS when calculating your salary on appointment.