Mental Health Specialist (Registered Mental Nurse) (part-time) (People Branch) Ref:480

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large police force in the UK is seeking an experienced Mental Health professional to join its team. This role involves providing guidance for therapeutic pathways and supporting individuals in their return to work. Applicants must have a valid RMN qualification, be registered with the NMC, and possess excellent clinical skills. The position offers a generous benefits package including annual leave, competitive salary, healthcare support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive salary

Annual pay rise

Generous Pension

Maternity/paternity leave

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Access to Sports and Social Club

Emergency services blue light card discount

Cycle Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with individuals experiencing a range of mental health symptoms.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-focused clinical pathways.
• Exceptional clinical skills and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to identify therapeutic pathways.
• Support individuals and supervisors for positive engagement to sustain or return to work.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and formulation skills

Mental health risk management

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Valid RMN qualification

Job description

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.

Are you an experienced qualified Mental Health professional with proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary clinical teams, able to demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and formulation skills to provide evidence-based interventions? Do you have substantive experience in working with people experiencing a range of presenting mental health symptoms and conditions and an understanding of trauma-focused clinical pathways? A strong knowledge of and ability to identify and triage mental health risk management is essential along with exceptional clinical skills and a compassionate approach.

Your role will involve providing advice and guidance to identify appropriate therapeutic pathways, to support individuals and supervisors in positive engagement to sustain and/or return to work. Candidates will hold a valid RMN qualification and be registered with the NMC.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
• Emergency services blue light card discount
• Cycle Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme – leading salary sacrifice lease car scheme for the NHS and other public sector organisations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/or the working environment where possible.