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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Registered Mental Health Nurse

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Job summary

The successful applicant will be based on the Regional Bed unit at HMP Manchester and will provide direct care to patients with regards to both their physical and mental health needs. The role is very varied and interesting, allowing the successful applicant to develop existing skillsets.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a skilled and supportive integrated multidisciplinary team. The ideal successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.

This post is a full time permanent post and we would warmly welcome hearing from potential candidates. The role involves shift working, inclusive of night cover on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

To support the multidisciplinary team within Regional bed unit at HMP Manchester and wider healthcare service, ensuring that optimal quality of nursing care is provided to patients who reside in HMP Manchester.

The role involves assessments, formulation and implementation of care plans, and ensuring that optimal quality nursing care is provided to patients who reside at HMP Manchester.

There is a strong focus on multi-discplinary working, giving the opportunity to work alongside a number of different professions to ensure a holistic approach to individual patient care.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7679424

Job locations

HMP Manchester

Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • 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

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a similar clinical environment

Desirable

  • experience of practicing in your clinical field within an MDT.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a similar clinical environment

Desirable

  • experience of practicing in your clinical field within an MDT.

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

HMP Manchester

Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Manchester

Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Regional Bed Unit Manager

Janet Dale

janet.dale@gmmh.nhs.uk

01618175932

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7679424

Job locations

HMP Manchester

Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


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