Registered Mental Health Nurse | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their multidisciplinary team at HMP Manchester. This full-time permanent position involves providing direct care to patients and engaging in shift work, including nights. Ideal candidates should be motivated, adaptable, and experienced in patient care, particularly in mental health settings. The role offers excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and a strong emphasis on collaborative care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care, particularly in mental health.
• Knowledge of care plan formulation and implementation.
• Ability to work shifts, including night cover.

Responsibilities

• Support the multidisciplinary team in providing nursing care.
• Conduct assessments and implement care plans.
• Ensure quality care for patients in a prison setting.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Adaptable

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will be based on the Regional Bed unit at HMP Manchester and will provide direct care to patients with regards to both their physical and mental health needs. The role is very varied and interesting, allowing the successful applicant to develop existing skillsets.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a skilled and supportive integrated multidisciplinary team. The ideal successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.

This post is a full time permanent post and we would warmly welcome hearing from potential candidates. The role involves shift working, inclusive of night cover on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

To support the multidisciplinary team within Regional bed unit at HMP Manchester and wider healthcare service, ensuring that optimal quality of nursing care is provided to patients who reside in HMP Manchester. The role involves assessments, formulation and implementation of care plans, and ensuring that optimal quality nursing care is provided to patients who reside at HMP Manchester. There is a strong focus on multi-discplinary working, giving the opportunity to work alongside a number of different professions to ensure a holistic approach to individual patient care.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

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.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025