Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Greater Manchester Menthal Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Clinical Lead to oversee NHS 111/MHUTT staff. Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight, supporting operational continuity, and driving service innovation. Candidates should have significant experience in urgent care and leadership roles. This position offers a variety of benefits, including generous annual leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years experience as band 6 senior practitioner.
• Previous experience in urgent care setting is essential.
• Experience managing complex cases is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership to NHS staff.
• Act as shift coordinator ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Drive service innovation and develop policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Safeguarding

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant health care qualification

Job description

Overview

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership to NHS 111/MHUTT staff, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Offer expert guidance on safeguarding concerns and risk management.
• Lead on complex case reviews, ensuring robust clinical decision-making and adherence to best practice.
• Promote trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches across the team.

Operational Support

• Act as shift coordinator, ensuring smooth service delivery and appropriate resource allocation.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required, supporting operational continuity.
• Lead and contribute to service audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Chair multidisciplinary meetings and support the integration of care pathways.

Service Development & Governance

• Drive service innovation and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Monitor service performance, user experience, and clinical outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with national standards, Trust policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support the implementation of digital triage tools and crisis care enhancements.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain effective communication with service users, carers, and external partners including NWAS, GMP, and community teams.
• Represent the service in professional forums and promote awareness of MHUTT and NHS 111 MH Option 2.
• Foster collaborative working relationships to support integrated care delivery.

Human Resources & Staff Development

• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal processes.
• Promote a culture of positivity, learning and continuous professional development.
• Lead on student placements and contribute to staff training programmes.
• Encourage reflective practice and wellbeing within the team.

Safeguarding, Equality & Inclusion

• Uphold safeguarding principles and ensure team compliance with statutory responsibilities.
• Promote equality, diversity, and dignity in care and in the workplace.
• Champion inclusive practices and culturally competent care.

Information Governance & Health & Safety

• Ensure confidentiality, data protection, and accurate record-keeping.
• Comply with infection control, health & safety, and risk management policies.
• Support the safe use of digital systems and uphold information governance standards.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 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)

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Essential criteria
• Previous experience in urgent care setting.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in managing staff and complex cases

Must posses 2 years experience as band 6 senior practitioner

Desirable not essential

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience with GMMH Systems

Desirable

Desirable criteria

• Experience managing complex cases

Important Information

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For details, please visit the NHS Employers website or contact the Recruitment Team.

The Trust mandates DBS Update Service for roles requiring a DBS. Enrolment is for a fee of £16 per year and must be maintained during employment with GMMH.

Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services, either as a service user or carer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a workforce representative of the communities we serve and removing barriers to employment for under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled, LGBT+). If you would like an informal chat about the recruitment process, we’d love to hear from you.

Use of AI in applications

We monitor AI usage in applications; responses and supporting statements may be followed up at interview to verify examples of achievements, successes and challenges.

Sponsorship

We are an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker visas. Some roles may be eligible for sponsorship; consult the UK Government list of eligible roles and salary requirements. If sponsorship is offered, eligibility will be checked and failure to evidence right to work may withdraw the offer.

The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may affect the health and care sector; please familiarise yourself with the updates.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We welcome diverse experience and may consider non-NHS experience to calculate salary on appointment. Contact the Recruitment Team for details.

Closing note

Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 232.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 336.6KB)
• Important Candidate information (PDF, 2.5MB)