Job description

Job responsibilities

ee attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology o Entitlement to graduate basis for chartership membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with neurological and/or mental health problems and/or other relevant health disabilities o Experience of working as an assistant psychologist / research assistant or equivalent o Experience of working independently and liaising with other healthcare workers

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients in an Acute hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.o Knowledge of neuropsychological issues and assessmento Knowledge of abnormal psychology and CBT

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotiveo Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in an appropriate way o Ability to produce reports under supervision to a high standardo An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health and/or a neuropsychology service context

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.

To undertake direct work with service users to facilitate psychological understanding of their needs and risks.

To support the psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of

forensic mental health inpatients. This could be informed by one or more

therapeutic approaches (e.g., schema therapy, cognitive analytic therapy (CAT),dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) etc),

and be in individual or group contexts.

To be able to use and review structured professional judgement tools to develop an understanding of a service users risk.

To attend and contribute to Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assist in development of psychological formulations to support the multi-disciplinary teams understanding of service users presentation, needs and risk management plans.

To contribute to progress notes, letters, reports, risk assessments and

management plans, and other clinical documents.

To work with potentially distressing material in relation to service users personal

histories and offending behaviour, as well as risks to self and others.

Have an understanding of working under supervision and direction, with an awareness of professional limits.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• A first or upper second-class honours Psychology Degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) OR a lower second with the addition of a higher degree in psychology (e.g., MSc).

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a forensic setting or with forensic service users
• Experience of working with people with significant mental health problems, complex psychological distress or personality difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of research evaluation and audit of the application of psychological principles to mental health problems
• Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
• Experience of working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of issues relating to risk and forensic mental health settings
• An understanding of the needs of service users with complex mental health difficulties and/or other psychological/physical disabilities
• Experience using computers for databases and data-analysis

Desirable

• Awareness of one or more structured professional judgement risk assessment tools (e.g., the HCR-20v3, the RSVP, the SARA, etc)
• Awareness of the basic principles of one or more therapeutic approaches (e.g., schema therapy, cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), etc)
• An understanding of forensic mental health related-legal frameworks

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• High-level communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), including report writing, and an ability to engage and establish positive working relationships with professionals and service users
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals
• Ability to self-reflect and respond well to feedback
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to use word processor and spreadsheet software, and to quickly learn how to use new applications (e.g., the Trust electronic patient health record)

Desirable

• Skills in group facilitation
• Skills in research analysis
• Professional robustness and resourcefulness when working with complex service users
• Skills in working within a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to communicate effectively with varied range of professionals

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riverside Centre

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of role and responsibility can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• oRegistered First level nurse oMSc in Advanced Clinical Practice oNurse Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• oClinical based Masters degree oMentor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with clients with complex needs oCompiling protocols and clinical guidance oAudit oExperience of working at a senior clinical nurse level

Desirable

• oResearch oExperience of developing nurse led clinic oEvidence of autonomous practice oExperience in service development

Knowledge

Essential

• oAdvanced Clinical Practice skills oManagement of service users with complex needs oClinical examination skills oAccountability of own role and other roles within the team. oKnowledge of Local and national health policy oExtensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and formulating these into a comprehensive bio-psychosocial formulation and clinical risk management plans. oClinical supervision training and experience oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading complex adult safeguarding procedures, professional meetings, MHA, CPA, DOLs oFacilitate a culture of lifelong learning including involvement in the process of clinical supervision, AP student final sign off and appraisal. oExperience of coordinating & leading on a series of audits, action pans & projects

Desirable

• oKnowledge of issues affecting the client group oAble to identify determinants on health in the area oKnowledge of legislation affecting the client group oExperience of delivering education and training to clinical staff eg clinical risk training / physical health education / formulation / medication management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oExperience of leading / supporting to complete investigations & Rapid Reviews of Care & complaints oCommunication skills, both written and verbal oCommunication of difficult messages to service users and families oNegotiation and conflict management skills oChange management.

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

Royal Bolton Hospital

Rivington Unit

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinic administration and reception support for the Bolton Community Mental Health Team. This will include receiving and greeting service users and their carers into clinic areas whilst recording the service users attendance and clinical outcome on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR), along with other administrative duties commensurate to the grade.

The post holder will be interactive with the general public, nursing, medical staff, professionals and other Trust administrative and clerical staff and will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner to ensure an efficient reception and quality service to all users.

The reception services opening hours are at present 09:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday. A flexible approach to working is essential.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust services you may be required, from time to time, to work outside of your normal area of work to cover absence/sickness. The Trust reserves the right to changes your normal area of work to any other location within the Bolton Trust services.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education/Qualificayions

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• Abilitiy to use Microsoft Packages effectively (including Teams)

Desirable

• Prior experience of using word processing

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office equipment
• Able to take messages competently and convey them accurately to relevant person

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy office/clerical environment
• Contact with service users

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of need for confidentiality
• Willingness to develop

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Mental Health services and individuals with complex Mental Health needs.

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work at different bases.
• Sensitive to the needs of service users.

Desirable

• Adaptable to new systems/processes
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate changing service needs.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise and plan conflicting and complex work demands.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills/Touch typist.
• Understanding of EPR systems.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Office Experience

Desirable

• Working in NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of patient systems

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexagon Tower

Crumsall Vale

manchester

M9 8GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

• 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

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment

Desirable

• Domestic/Housekeeping experience
• Previously used cleaning equipment

Skills

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently

Desirable

• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of national cleaning standards

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorside Unit

Davyhulme

Trafford

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN and evidence of significant professional development OR CSS/CQSW/Dip SW or equivalent Social Worker training and experience OR Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Trained supervisor
• Teaching qualification
• Management/leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience of working within community mental health settings, working with individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity

Desirable

• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary service or function
• Experience of service development and quality improvement
• Experience of working within the Core Fidelity model for HBTs

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• A knowledge of the Home-Based Treatment Service Model of intervention and its effectiveness
• Sound knowledge of the factors involved in the development of poor mental health and key features of relapse prevention
• Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others' workload
• Ability to implement and maintain good standards of professional practice to ensure a quality and efficient service
• The ability to promote good staff care by creating a supportive environment, which contains workload management, supervision, staff development and training opportunities

Desirable

• Knowledge of service monitoring and evaluation

Other

Essential

• A willingness to be flexible, proactive and to undertake duties which may fall outside traditional professional boundaries
• Post holder will be required to participate in an on-call system
• There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
• Committed to improving mental health services

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

Atherleigh Park

Stott Lane

Wigan

WN7 1YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Experience/ qualification

Essential

• Experience of working with offenders or providing community based social prescribing solutions.

Desirable

• Foundation Degree) in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Experience/ qualification

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health, Social Care and/or SMS

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent training Qualifications related to Psychological health and /depression /anxiety management or demonstrated experience.

Experience/ qualification

Essential

• oAbility to facilitate groups

Desirable

• oKnowledge of specialist needs of service users within the prison environment and criminal justice systems.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Buckley Hall

Buckley Farm Lane

Rochdale

OL12 9DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education Qualfications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Post registration experience working within a clinical setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of prison needs providing care within the step care model

Experience

Essential

• Completed preceptorship
• Recent relevant experience of team working

Desirable

• Experience of working with offenders in prison, an inpatient setting or in the community
• Specialist needs of service users within the prison environment and criminal justice system

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• able to manage change good interpersonal skills knowledge of the MHA/CPA process

Desirable

• Ability to write reports and present information
• Ability to prioritise workload work at a fast pace and meet deadline

skills and abilities

Essential

• Experience of working with and using a variety of models and approaches. Lone working

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 Forest Bank

Agecroft Road

Salford

M27 8FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• o Professional registration as an RGN

Desirable

• oLeadership or management in Health Care qualification oCleared to Counter Terrorist National Security Vetting level.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in, or relevant knowledge of, delivering the National Screening Programmes o post qualification experience.

Desirable

• oExperience of working as a manager or team leader, including management practice and service development. oExperience of working within a secure environment oDelivering training to a broad range of audiences. oService user and carer involvement in service development. of disciplines other than own background. oExperience in using the "green book" to guide

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• o o o o o o o o o o o o Excellent clinical assessment skills, including assessment and management of risk; in relation to Older People and Adults of Working Age In depth knowledge of the National Screening programmes. Ability to provide leadership and management skills to an integrated multidisciplinary team. Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others work load. Supervisory skills including staff appraisal and supervision. Ability to contribute to staff training and development. Ability to communicate and work effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals. Ability to involve service users and carers in service delivery, service evaluation and service development Ability to manage change and contribute to the development of services. Ability to contribute to the development of service policies and strategies. Ability to ensure effective use of information technology. Prepared to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service. At times it may be required for the postholder to undertake clinical duties to support the team's operation. Able to travel to other prisons if required.

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Administration Assistant will provide a comprehensive and flexible administrative service within the Capital, Estates & Facilities (CEF) department, supporting both clinical and non-clinical services to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day operations. The post holder will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service, contributing to service improvement and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include receiving, processing, and responding to a high volume of enquiries via multiple channels including telephone, email, face-to-face, and digital systems. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate data handling, directing requests appropriately, and providing clear advice and guidance to staff, service users, and external stakeholders.

The role requires the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with internal teams including Ward/Departmental staff, Operational Managers, Facilities teams, and senior management, as well as external organisations, suppliers, contractors, patients, carers, and members of the public. The post holder will communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, often in sensitive or complex situations, ensuring a professional, responsive, and compassionate approach at all times.

The Administration Assistant will support procurement and financial processes, including raising requisitions, managing purchase orders through NHS Supply Chain systems, obtaining supplier quotations, receipting goods, and resolving invoice queries in liaison with Accounts Payable. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, monitoring compliance with contracts, and ensuring processes align with procurement frameworks.

The post holder will contribute to service improvement by reviewing existing administrative processes, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting the development and implementation of new systems and ways of working. They will use initiative and judgment to resolve issues, escalate concerns where appropriate, and ensure service standards are consistently met.

Additional responsibilities include supporting team coordination, arranging cover for absences, participating in supervision, and deputising for line management as required. The role also involves supporting training delivery, onboarding processes, and maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements.

The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload effectively, prioritising tasks in line with service needs, and maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and record keeping. They will ensure adherence to Trust policies, including those relating to equality and diversity, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, and sustainability.

Overall, the role requires flexibility, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support the delivery of an efficient, responsive, and high-quality administrative service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Typing / word processing qualification RSA 3 or equivalent or demonstrable experience
• Recognised competency-based level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, B-TEC QCF, Apprenticeship), or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Highly developed office management skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Experience of taking minutes

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of general office secretarial work
• Experience of diary management
• Experience of summarising and note taking to capture the main points of a discussion/informal meeting
• Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared vision/goal
• Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's work

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS particularly in a Mental Health setting
• Experience of audio typing

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to use word processing and Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to use one's own initiative and prioritise workload
• Able to work well within a team
• Commitment to one's own professional development
• Good understanding of the need for accurate data and reporting.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Clinical based masters degree
• Mentor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidance
• Experience of working at a senior clinical nurse level
• Experiencing of completing audits

Desirable

• Research
• Experience of developing nurse led clinic
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Practice skills
• Management of service users with complex needs
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles within the team
• Extensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and formulating these into a comprehensive bio-psychosocial formulation and clinical risk management plans.
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Experience of coordinating & leading on a series of audits, action plans & projects
• Extensive knowledge and application in practice of leading complex adult safeguarding procedures, professional meetings, MHA, CPA, DOLs

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training to clinical staff eg clinical risk training / physical health education
• Knowledge of issues affecting the client group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of leading / supporting to complete investigations & Rapid Reviews of Care & complaints
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to service users and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• to be aware and keep up to date with of the body of knowledge related to practice in a specialist community mental health team setting.

Trust Mandatory Requirements

Essential

• Understand and comply with Trust standards and policies
• Understand the Trusts strategic goals and how they can support them.
• Understand the need to safeguard children and adults.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with equality and diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles.
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development
• Engagement in and delivery of supervision

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

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, NVQ 2 Food Preparation or equivalent demonstratable experience.
• Level 2 in Food Safety.
• HACCP

Desirable

• Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety
• HACCP advanced
• Allergen Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Previous chef experience in large scale food production
• Staff Management
• Stock taking procedures

Desirable

• Chef catering background/ Experienced career in catering.
• Record of accomplishment of previous line management responsibility
• Using electronic stock system
• Using an EMO system for patient orders

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North View Hospital

Delauneys Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

• Specialist Register
• GMC

Desirable

• Approved Clinician

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

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Davyhulme, Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

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

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional qualification

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject

Experience

Essential

• experience working in a TT service
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing a busy service including offering 1:1 LM
• Experience of change management

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Full understanding of the role of a manager in an IAPT Service
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management

Desirable

• Good understanding of TT KPIs

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

Trafford Talking Therapies

Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street

Altrincham

WA14 1PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Please see attached job description and person specification

  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

Essesntial

Essential

• Previous Customer Service Experience
• Working in confidential Environment
• Knowledge of Data Protection & Confidentially
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Microsoft
• Excellent Communication Skills telephone and F2F

Desirable

• Patient administration background
• Knowledge of the EPR/Paris systems
• Previous experience in Healthcare setting
• Previous Receptionist experience

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Park

North West & North East CMHT, Number 1 Central Park Unit B, Northampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents for job and person specifications. This provides an in-depth overview of the jobs description, which includes the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Professional Qualification

Essential

• RMN, social worker or OT with relevant registration

Desirable

• Management/Quality Improvement experience

Post Registration Experince

Essential

• Minimum 4 years post registration experience.

Desirable

• Have experience in a community mental health setting

Leadership Skills

Essential

• Ability to support and manage MDT colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in partnership working

Clinical supervision/Line Managment

Essential

• Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to staff

Desirable

• Experience of budget managment or resource allocation

Car owner

Essential

• Car driver with access to vehicle

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

Benchill Community Centre

Wythenshawe

M22 8EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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