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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior CPN

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

Work as part of our fast-paced, autonomous and supportive team at HMP Manchester.

We are looking for a qualified mental health nurse with experience of working with adults in a mental health setting to join our in-reach team at HMP Manchester. It will be advantageous if you have previous experience of forensic settings, the community as a CPN or have a keen interest in working in these areas.

The post holder will be working as part of our passionate multi-disciplinary team supporting prisoners with a spectrum of mental health issues including those experiencing mental health crises. This post involves working within the prison and actively participating and sharing the diverse multi-cultural caseload.

We are committed to ensuring our services and structures reflect the diverse communities of Manchester and strive continually develop and improve services to this end. The post holder will have an understanding of the nursing process and use this to sign-post, refer and discharge to other agencies and teams.

The service operates over 7 days, including bank holidays. The post holder will be supported with the security checking procedure (Counter terrorism Clearance) to enable them to work in a High Secure Environment.

Main duties of the job

Supporting prisoners with complex mental health needs within a prison environment.

Managing caseload of prisoners ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Supporting HMPPS colleagues with risk management with the establishment.

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

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year additional £1532 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7621674

Job locations

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting prisoners with complex mental health needs within a prison environment.

Managing caseload of prisoners ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Supporting HMPPS colleagues with risk management with the establishment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting prisoners with complex mental health needs within a prison environment.

Managing caseload of prisoners ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Supporting HMPPS colleagues with risk management with the establishment.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Previous experience working as Band 5 RMN or equivalent
  • experience in multi disciplinary working
  • completed preceptorship

Desirable

  • previous experience in secure setting
  • experience managing complex patients

desirable

Desirable

  • experience managing complex patients
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Previous experience working as Band 5 RMN or equivalent
  • experience in multi disciplinary working
  • completed preceptorship

Desirable

  • previous experience in secure setting
  • experience managing complex patients

desirable

Desirable

  • experience managing complex patients

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Manchester

1 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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Manchester

1 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:

Team manager

Katie Messenger

katie.messenger@gmmh.nhs.uk

01618175932

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year additional £1532 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7621674

Job locations

HMP Manchester

1 Southall Street

Manchester

M60 9AH


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