OverviewGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provide a commissioned mental health service which delivers mental health care to men in custody at HMP Forest Bank. The team provide mental health assessment, treatment and support to cover a wide range of mental health conditions working within the stepped care model.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our team in providing secondary mental health care which is delivered in the prison. This post is part of the secondary mental health team which is comparable to a community mental health team in the community.

Important recruitment requirements : You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance. This role is subject to an additional recruitment and retention premium of £1,542 per annum.

Responsibilities

The post holder will manage individuals with secondary mental health service needs whilst they are in prison custody. This includes assisting in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison.

The post holder should be expert in all areas of service delivery, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the effective management of their own caseload and be expected to effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all service users.

This role requires the post holder to contribute to maintaining the CPA process throughout the legal and custodial process.

About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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 and 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: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 437-7415608

Job locations: HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Salford, M27 8FB

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 SpecificationQualifications

Essential

RMN registration

Completion of preceptorship programme

Desirable

Evidence of continuous practice development related to delivering psychological interventions to both individuals and groups

Training in psychological interventions

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management.

Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other mental health legislation including CPA

Desirable

Experience of working in offender health or within a forensic setting.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of factors affecting secure mental health care and the contemporary mental health agenda

Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions

Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.

Desirable

Ability to write reports and present information in a concise way

Excellent organisational / time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 please see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer detailsEmployer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address: HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Salford, M27 8FB

Website: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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