# Mental Health Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-practitioner/84316583-7d40-481c-8c63-727695793376 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-practitioner/84316583-7d40-481c-8c63-727695793376.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 24/7 including nights and bank holidays trustwide - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 nights and weekend trustwide) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T15:11:21.055Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Greater_Manchester/Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8266372 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8266372?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA. The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment by the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained on a section 136. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA. The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment by the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained on a section 136. To be responsible, if required, for arranging, coordinating, supporting a Mental Health Act assessment if clinically indicated. To be responsible for ensuring adherence to all aspects of the mental health act. They will also ensure that a safe discharge plan is put in place or coordinating the safe transfer of care from the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) To support the work of the Greater Manchester Police and Pennine Care to improve care and management of patients detained on section 136. This includes work around pathway development and smooth transition from Police custody to health care For further information please see attached job description ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process General Duties of all post holders - To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. - To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. - To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals. Standards of Business Conduct - The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers. - The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities. - The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers. - The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public. - The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. AFC 7/1/25 JME-219-24 Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 - All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders’ responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body. Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities - The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. - The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. - The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times. Safeguarding - Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. - Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutory duty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protect adults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. - Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, is mandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarise themselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. - It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance. Professional and Personal Development - The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. - The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversations review with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff member’s progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery. - The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation - Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. - Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration experience - Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs - Experience of delivering supervision - Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs - Experience of MDT working - Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness **Desirable** - Experience of working in an acute/MHL or CJ setting is preferred. - Experience of managing or participating in change ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills - Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training. - Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans - Skills in the area of audit or research - Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Comprehensive I.T Skills - Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multidisciplinary staff - Good organisational and prioritisation skills. **Desirable** - Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills. - Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training. - Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans - Skills in the area of audit or research - Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Comprehensive I.T Skills - Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff. ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - RMN / Social Worker / OT - Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health - Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate level - Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate. - Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level - Evidence of on-going CPD **Desirable** - PSI Training - Team Leadership Course ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 167.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10580784) - [person specification (pdf, 102.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10580785) - [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 117.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=440) ## 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.