Job summary
At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we're investing in something vital: you.
Join a Trust where your mental health nursing career can thrive
What we offer
* Career development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skills
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
* Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
* Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
* A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safet
We know safe, high-quality mental health care starts with properly supported staff. That's why we're increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs - and we're inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation.
Whether you're newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters.
Main duties of the job
We're recruiting across a range of inpatient settings, including:
* Adult and older adult acute mental health wards
* Psychiatric intensive care wards
* Rehabilitation and high support wards
You'll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.
Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester - and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.
About us
Why choose Pennine Care?
* Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
* A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
* A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
* A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
* A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised
Who we're looking for
You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career - if you're looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you.
Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you.Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care.
We're proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.
Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day. Whether you're working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you'll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that's focused on delivering great care and improving lives.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
311-F900-26
Job locations
Heathfield House
Stockport
SK2 6RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* First level registration (RMN)
* Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
* Evidence of Continual Professional development
* IT Literate
* Preparation for mentorship
* Training in management of violence and aggression
Desirable
* Training in psychosocial interventions
* ECDL
Experience
Essential
* Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
* Experience of working in acute / forensic mental health settings.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
* Good understanding of Mental Illness
* Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
* Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process
* Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of PICU / Acute Mental Health Services
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
* Ability to complete the appropriate documentation
* Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
* Ability to physically undertake and participate in PMVA in a clinical setting
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts
* Ability to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* First level registration (RMN)
* Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
* Evidence of Continual Professional development
* IT Literate
* Preparation for mentorship
* Training in management of violence and aggression
Desirable
* Training in psychosocial interventions
* ECDL
Experience
Essential
* Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
* Experience of working in acute / forensic mental health settings.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
* Good understanding of Mental Illness
* Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
* Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process
* Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of PICU / Acute Mental Health Services
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
* Ability to complete the appropriate documentation
* Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
* Ability to physically undertake and participate in PMVA in a clinical setting
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts
* Ability to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Heathfield House
Stockport
SK2 6RA
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Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Heathfield House
Stockport
SK2 6RA
Employer's website
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