Mental Health Practitioner

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Police Pathways service at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers a comprehensive mental health response, including the Crisis Response Vehicle and patients detained under s136 of the Mental Health Act.

The postholder will arrange initial assessments with the on-call psychiatrist, provide clinical expertise, and ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act while coordinating safe discharge or transfer of care. This role requires flexibility to cover 24/7 shifts in Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating mental health assessments and crisis pathways.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act and s136 processes.
• Clinical knowledge relevant to crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Arrange the initial mental health assessment by the on-call psychiatrist.
• Provide clinical expertise and knowledge related to detainees under s136 of the MHA.
• Ensure adherence to all aspects of the Mental Health Act and coordinate safe discharge or transfer of care.

Job description

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Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 24/7 including nights and bank holidays trustwide Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 nights and weekend trustwide) Job ref 311-B439-25-I

Site Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Town Greater Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/09/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a
comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle
and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.
The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment
by the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,
demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,
assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained on
a section 136.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a
comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle
and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.
The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment
by the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,
demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,
assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained on
a section 136.
To be responsible, if required, for arranging, coordinating, supporting a Mental
Health Act assessment if clinically indicated.
To be responsible for ensuring adherence to all aspects of the mental health act.
They will also ensure that a safe discharge plan is put in place or coordinating the
safe transfer of care from the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS)
To support the work of the Greater Manchester Police and Pennine Care to improve
care and management of patients detained on section 136. This includes work
around pathway development and smooth transition from Police custody to health
care

For further information please see attached job description

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the
role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to
time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed
process
General Duties of all post holders
To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band,
when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,
procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
Standards of Business Conduct
The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing
order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with
the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the
organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.
The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and
outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or
responsibilities.
The post holder must comply with and support the development of the
performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is
responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working
relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where
appropriate, members of the public.
The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,
patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in
achieving this objective it is essential that at all times,