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Job Summary
Job overview
The main purpose of the role is to act as a full time Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) as required by the Mental Health Act (1983/2007), operating from the City-Wide AMHP Hub, carrying out all AMHP duties, including triaging referrals.
You will liaise with GPs and other key partner agencies to develop and maintain multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working. You will provide a high quality, comprehensive assessment for allocated Service Users, involving as appropriate the views and input from Nearest Relatives, other relatives, other service providers (both Trust and external) and carers.
You will assess and where appropriate arrange admissions to hospital either under the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), or on a voluntary basis, or refer/signpost to alternative least restrictive alternatives to admission.
You will take referrals from across the city for both Guardianship and Community Treatment Orders and Breathing Space on a rota basis.
The main contacts of the job will be GMMH Practitioners, Team Managers, Senior Trust Managers, Manchester City Council Legal services, Police, Local Authority staff and independent and voluntary sector organisations, Service Providers, service users, their relatives and carers and members of the public.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
* To act as an AMHP within the scope of both the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) (as amended 2007) and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) to ensure that legislative requirements for assessment and, where necessary detention, are met whilst ensuring patient's rights are upheld.
* To maintain own AMHP approval as required under the MHA 1983 and within locally agreed policy, including 18 hours specialist training per year, and regular supervision attendance.
* To manage own working day in liaison with AMHP Hub Manager, to reduce additional hours worked and to minimise accrued TOIL.
* On occasion to deputise for the AMHP Hub Manager and manage handover of work at AMHP Hub, including accepting and triaging referrals.
* To have a working and applied knowledge of the Care Act (2014) as well as being acquainted with other legislation which may be relevant (e.g. Children Act 1989 and 2004), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Human Rights Act (1998), Trust policies and procedures. To observe the requirements all other legislation affecting the role and duties as an AMHP.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7260154-A
Job locations
AMHP Hub
Hexagon Tower
Manchester
M9 8GQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
* 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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
* 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
Qualification
Essential
* AMHP Qualification
Desirable
* Experienced social worker
Skill
Essential
* Professional Qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
* Significant experience of working as an AMHP
Desirable
* Additional relevant qualification, eg Practice Educator, BIA
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Professional Qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
* Significant experience of working as an AMHP
Desirable
* Additional relevant qualification, eg Practice Educator, BIA
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
AMHP Hub
Hexagon Tower
Manchester
M9 8GQ
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
AMHP Hub
Hexagon Tower
Manchester
M9 8GQ
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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