Senior Mental Health Nurse

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract at HMP Forest Bank. The role involves managing secondary mental health care within the prison, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. Ideal candidates will hold RMN registration and have experience in forensic settings, contributing to diverse mental health services. Enhanced pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evening and weekend shifts

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological interventions to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, management, and mental health legislation including CPA.
• Experience working in offender health or forensic settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage individuals with secondary mental health needs in prison custody.
• Provide high-quality service utilizing nursing skills.
• Contribute to maintaining the CPA process during legal and custodial procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

RMN registration

Completion of preceptorship program

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a commissioned mental health service that delivers mental health care to men in custody at HMP Forest Bank. The team offers mental health assessment, treatment, and support for a wide range of conditions within the stepped care model.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing secondary mental health care within the prison. This role is part of the secondary mental health team, comparable to a community mental health team.

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage individuals with secondary mental health needs while in prison custody, assisting in delivering and developing effective, needs-based, modern mental health services within the prison setting.

The post holder should be an expert in all areas of service delivery, ensuring effective communication at all times.

They will be responsible for managing their caseload effectively, utilizing nursing skills and resources to provide high-quality service to all users. The role requires contributing to maintaining the CPA process throughout legal and custodial procedures.

Working for our organization

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester offers a vibrant environment, from beautiful countryside to lively city life, with a warm northern welcome.

Our staff enjoy their work, with opportunities for learning, development, and innovation to improve care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

• Pay enhancements – 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays, 60% for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

Person specification

• RMN registration and completion of preceptorship program
• Experience in delivering psychological interventions to individuals and groups
• Knowledge of risk assessment, management, and mental health legislation including CPA
• Experience working in offender health or forensic settings
• Ability to write reports and communicate concisely
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Applicants with experience in mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services, whether as a service user or carer, are encouraged to apply.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from under-represented communities and offer sponsorship for eligible roles meeting salary criteria.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

Relevant experience outside the NHS will be considered for salary calculation purposes.