# Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Mental Health) – Health & Justice > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-practitioner-mental-health-health-and-justice/8d025e35-7997-432a-a6af-812027b489b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-practitioner-mental-health-health-and-justice/8d025e35-7997-432a-a6af-812027b489b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5 (Happy to discuss flexible working)) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T07:01:25.485Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Greater_Manchester_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8057369 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8057369?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is seeking an exceptional, autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Health & Justice Directorate. This is more than a nursing role; it is an opportunity to act as a senior autonomous clinical decision-maker, shaping the future of mental health delivery within the secure estate. The Mission: Care Without Compromise Working within the Health & Justice system offers a clinical challenge like no other. You will be the champion of "Equivalence of Care" ensuring that some of society’s most vulnerable, marginalised, and complex individuals receive the same high standard of mental health treatment they would expect in the community. In a sector often defined by health inequalities, you will be the bridge to recovery. You will work with a population where the prevalence of trauma, neurodivergence, and dual diagnosis is high, but where the opportunity for transformative intervention is even higher. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment and clinical leadership within a diverse and dynamic population, supporting stepped care mental health delivery from assessment to specialist secondary care. ### Main duties of the job Four Pillars of Practice You will be the clinical linchpin of our service, embodying the four pillars of Advanced Practice - Clinical Expertise & Autonomy You will undertake independent, high-level biopsychosocial assessments for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses. Utilising your Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification, you will initiate and review complex treatment plans for patients with dual diagnoses, psychosis, and severe mental illness. You will be the expert clinician, managing risk and deterioration with autonomy. - Strategic Leadership This is a senior leadership position. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, providing trusted clinical oversight. You will be a visible role model, leading the interface between the healthcare team and our criminal justice partners. You will advocate for clinical priorities within the security regime, ensuring health remains central to the prisoner's journey. - Education & Mentorship GMMH is a learning organisation. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a mentor to AHP colleagues and junior members of the clinical team. You will chair peer review groups, lead reflective practice, and deliver training to MDT staff - Research & Service Development You will not just deliver care; you will shape it. Through audit, benchmarking, and policy development, you will contribute to the national evidence base for prison health. You will lead on local quality improvement initiatives. ### Detailed job description and main 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 ## Job Details Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is seeking an exceptional, autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Health & Justice Directorate. This is more than a nursing role; it is an opportunity to act as a senior autonomous clinical decision-maker, shaping the future of mental health delivery within the secure estate. The Mission: Care Without Compromise Working within the Health & Justice system offers a clinical challenge like no other. You will be the champion of "Equivalence of Care" ensuring that some of society’s most vulnerable, marginalised, and complex individuals receive the same high standard of mental health treatment they would expect in the community. In a sector often defined by health inequalities, you will be the bridge to recovery. You will work with a population where the prevalence of trauma, neurodivergence, and dual diagnosis is high, but where the opportunity for transformative intervention is even higher. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment and clinical leadership within a diverse and dynamic population, supporting stepped care mental health delivery from assessment to specialist secondary care. ## Job Description Four Pillars of Practice You will be the clinical linchpin of our service, embodying the four pillars of Advanced Practice Clinical Expertise & Autonomy You will undertake independent, high-level biopsychosocial assessments for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses. Utilising your Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification, you will initiate and review complex treatment plans for patients with dual diagnoses, psychosis, and severe mental illness. You will be the expert clinician, managing risk and deterioration with autonomy. Strategic Leadership This is a senior leadership position. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, providing trusted clinical oversight. You will be a visible role model, leading the interface between the healthcare team and our criminal justice partners. You will advocate for clinical priorities within the security regime, ensuring health remains central to the prisoner's journey. Education & Mentorship GMMH is a learning organisation. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a mentor to AHP colleagues and junior members of the clinical team. You will chair peer review groups, lead reflective practice, and deliver training to MDT staff Research & Service Development You will not just deliver care; you will shape it. Through audit, benchmarking, and policy development, you will contribute to the national evidence base for prison health. You will lead on local quality improvement initiatives. ## 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 ### Clinical **Essential** - Understanding of safeguarding procedures **Desirable** - Leadership and change management skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act - Knowledge of the role of partner organisations **Desirable** - Knowledge of legislation affecting the client group - Thorough understanding of the policy/standards agenda in relation to area of Health & Justice, and an understanding of the broader policy drivers pertinent to healthcare delivery ## Documents - [acp jd (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10347344) - [important candidate information (pdf, 2.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=931) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.