Senior CPN | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 additional £1532 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M60 9AH |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7621674/437-7621674 |
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. Thispost involvesworking 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.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026