Job Summary
To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse you will demonstrate and live the NMC values and the Trust’s values of inspiring hope, working together, caring, compassion, respect, and honesty.
Responsibilities
* Prioritising People
o Promote positive mental and physical health to individuals under the service’s care in all situations.
o Support individuals to collaborate in developing recovery plans, structured care plans and treatment, building a strong therapeutic alliance.
o Assess, plan and review in line with the Care Act (2014) and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act (1983).
o Provide clinical supervision to members of the multidisciplinary team based on clinical and professional knowledge.
o Supervise junior staff in clinical risk assessment and formulation of crisis and risk plans.
o Ensure all interactions and documentation are person‑centred, following NHS guidance ‘No decision about me, without me’.
o Co‑produce individualized recovery plans with individuals, carers and others identified by the Service User.
o Promote and maintain a learning culture within the team to support clinical effectiveness.
o Contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary training, including induction of new staff, students and trainees.
o Promote awareness of and respect for equality, diversity and dignity in care, working inline with Trust and professional standards.
* Practice Effectively
o Demonstrate high levels of active communication skills with individuals in various forums and situations.
o Utilise interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication, overcoming barriers such as sensory or cognitive impairment.
o Provide specialist mental‑health interventions in assessment, support and recovery of individuals with severe mental‑health difficulties, including assessments and monitoring of physical health and side‑effects.
o Ensure individuals have clear and accurate information regarding their care.
o Act in the absence of senior practitioners where required.
o Seek out and participate in line management and clinical supervision.
o Ensure full involvement of individuals and their carers in assessment, formulation and review of care plans.
o Maintain high standards of clinical recording, keeping information accurate and up to date.
o Comply with Trust policies and procedures, focusing on confidentiality, information governance and professional practice.
o Maintain personal well‑being using available resources such as PAM assist, Occupational Health, etc.
o Comply with health and safety legislation and protect the welfare of yourself and the wider Trust.
* Preserve Safety
o Identify unmet needs to support service improvement or planning, enhancing experiences of individuals.
o Comply with relevant NMC codes, local and national professional standards, policies and procedures.
o Adhere to safeguarding principles for children and vulnerable adults, following Trust policy and local/national reporting procedures.
o Make safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act (2014).
o Ensure colleagues and junior staff are competent and compliant with safeguarding legislation and guidance.
o Follow infection prevention and control policies to maintain high standards of IPCC.
o Adhere to service security requirements, lone working procedures and risk management, including investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
* Promote Professionalism and Trust
o Uphold Trust values and work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, abuse and violence.
o Promote the Trust’s anti‑racism agenda in all professional and personal interactions.
o Maintain personal and professional duty of candour where incidents or accidents occur.
o Develop and maintain good working relationships with all partners involved in individuals’ care, including GPs, commissioners and third‑sector agencies.
o Promote awareness of mental health and the role of CMHT within local and wider community services.
o Advocate on behalf of individuals under your care to ensure full participation in their treatment.
o Exercise excellent time management, punctuality, consistency and reliability.
o Demonstrate empathy and compassion to individuals or their families/carers who may have concerns about care.
o Take responsibility for learning and professional development, using opportunities to expand clinical, professional or governance skills.
o Act as an effective role model and practice educator for students on clinical placements.
o Act with dignity and respect, keeping with NMC and Trust guidance.
o Maintain professional registration, informing the Trust of any changes, conditions or restrictions.
o Use access to clinical information only where required for duties.
o Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, ensuring information is not disclosed unnecessarily.
* Trust Mandatory On‑Going Requirements
o Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by an appropriate Trust manager.
o Understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
o Understand the Trust’s strategic goals and your role in supporting them.
o Ensure equal opportunities, equality, diversity and dignity in care, and avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour.
o Access authorised information only and protect confidential patient data.
o Maintain high standards in record keeping, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
o Embrace sustainability, reducing waste, recycling, energy saving and reporting environmental concerns.
o Take reasonable care of personal safety and that of others.
o Contribute to risk control, reporting incidents, accidents and near misses.
Benefits
* Pay enhancements: 30% extra for evenings (from 8 pm) and Saturdays; 60% extra for Sundays and bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Salary‑sacrifice car scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
* FuelGenie fuel cards (where applicable).
About What We Provide
Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust delivers inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, providing specialist services for mental health and substance misuse throughout Greater Manchester and beyond.
Staff enjoy a supportive environment encouraging learning, innovation and professional development.
This advert closes on Friday 15 May 2026.
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