Nurse Specialist for Reducing Restrictive Practice

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in Manchester is seeking a Nurse Specialist for Reducing Restrictive Practice to lead on developing person-centred care and compliance with training standards. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with advanced knowledge in restrictive practices and experience in training. This role contributes significantly to service improvement and supports clinical teams in inpatient and community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Advanced knowledge in restrictive practice is essential.
• Experience in training and teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of least restrictive practice strategy.
• Ensure compliance with training standards.
• Develop educational programs to support clinical practice.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in RRP

Contribution to service improvements

Delivering training

Applying research to practice

Education

Registered Nurse

Evidence of CPD

Teaching/assessing qualification

Masters degree or PhD

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

Nurse Specialist for Reducing Restrictive Practice

The Nurse Specialist for Reducing Restrictive Practice (RRP) will be responsible for leading and developing a least restrictive, evidence based, person-centred culture within GMMH. They will be responsible for setting, maintaining and developing professional standards for clinical staff within in‑patient and community services. The postholder will support clinical teams with the care of service users who have high level needs that require specialist input. The postholder will work as an autonomous practitioner providing advanced expert clinical nursing practice.

The post holder must demonstrate codesign and coproduction skills throughout their workplan. Key to the delivery of this role is the development and delivery of the GMMH least restrictive practice strategy 2026‑ 2029.

Main duties of the job

This role specifically requires leadership and indepth knowledge of the Use of Force Act (2018) and the legal obligations for Mental Health units. As such the postholder is expected to have working practice within inpatient mental health settings as a clinical nurse. The postholder will be supported with expertise through HOPE(s) practitioners in the organisation as well as Human Rights Officers.

The postholder is responsible for the delivery of the training programme (known as PMVA) overseeing the management of the team and ensuring compliance with the contractual standards for training aligned to NHSE standards and Restraint Reduction Network Standards. Additionally, the postholder will develop the Trusts RRP educational programme to support clinical practice both within the Care Groups and across the Trust. They will be expected to review data on a frequent basis to assure quality of information and return to national databases. In addition, the postholder will utilise data to establish work programmes and improvements. The Nurse Specialist in RRP will lead on specific emerging clinical practice across the Trust as well as promoting research and ensuring high standards of Nursing and Professional Practice within in‑patient and/or community services.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD
• Teaching/assessing qualification
• Masters degree or PhD
• Non-medical prescriber

Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced knowledge in RRP
• Understanding of inequality related to RRP

Skills and Abilities

• Contribution to service improvements
• Applying research to practice
• Delivering training

Values

• Enthusiasm and commitment to RRP
• Ability to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.