Senior Mental Health Practitioner | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M21 9UN |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7367741/437-7252346-A |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join theWest Central Manchester PCN Primary Care Network (PCN). This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. The post will operate from GP surgeries in Chorlton, Whalley Range and Fallowfield.
The Senior MHP will interface with/access support from Manchester's mental health system, Primary Care services, Neighbourhood Teams, Social Care teams andVCSE organisations to strengthen the care/support being offered. The Senior MHP will be a conduit between Primary Care, Secondary Care and other agencies ensuring introductions and smooth seamless journeys forpeople who use the service.
Senior Mental Health Practitioners conduct biopsychosocial assessments & Initial Conversations with people presenting with mental health difficulties, social care needs & risk issues at a primary care level. The aim is to promote recovery & help people maintain their lives within their community environment.
The post holder will also:
Offer advice and guidance to service users, the primary care team, secondary care teams and broader community services.
Support and advocate the needs of people they are working with, particularly in relation to access of services.
Work closely with GPs and primary care teams to develop a responsive and effective mental health offer in the Primary Care Network.
Assess, create safety plans and respond to presenting risk appropriately, in line with professional training, Trust policy and NICE guidance.
Provide appropriate clinical leadership within the PCN.
Key Requirements of the Person Specification: Applicants must possess RMN / RNMH / Social Worker / OT or equivalent.
Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher/, is desirable together with relevant and significant post-registration qualifications and experience.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full outline of roles and responsibilities. Please ensure you meet all the essential criteria of the 'Person Specification' as your application will be shortlisted against this.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements
• 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)
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025