# Registered Mental Health Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-mental-health-nurse/69bb671b-4c40-4cfa-93f5-4ff580d74380 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-mental-health-nurse/69bb671b-4c40-4cfa-93f5-4ff580d74380.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Ashton Under Lyne - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T09:22:00.419Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Mental_Health/Community_Mental_Health-v8006219 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8006219?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We currently have a vacancy for a part time Practitioner within the Physical Health & Treatment Team in Stockport. The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, but will involve working throughout Stockport. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will hold the role of the Physical Health & Treatment Team Practitioner and will be part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services. The post holder will be based across multiple sites, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary care mental health services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects how you meet the person specification. ## Job Details We currently have a vacancy for a part time Practitioner within the Physical Health & Treatment Team in Stockport. The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, but will involve working throughout Stockport. ## Job Description The successful applicant will hold the role of the Physical Health & Treatment Team Practitioner and will be part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti-psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services. The post holder will be based across multiple sites, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary care mental health services. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects how you meet the person specification. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - High Level of understanding of Severe Mental Illness (SMI) - Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs - Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act processes and the Mental Capacity Act - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues **Desirable** - Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services - Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to Physical Health Monitoring within Mental Health Services - Specialist knowledge of treatment interventions used within SMI ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice - Clinical Experience within the NHS - Experience of working with patients with complex Mental Health Needs **Desirable** - Previous Experience of working with Depot & Clozapine Clinics and ECT Suites ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Mental Health Nurse - Current/active registration with professional regulatory body **Desirable** - Mentorship qualification - Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team - Good organisational and planning skills - Ability to complete Physical Health checks or willing to complete training - Good written and verbal communication skills - Able to manage own time, prioritise workload and work to deadlines **Desirable** - Venepuncture trained, or willing to complete - Ability to use PocHi Machine or willing to complete training ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 119.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10291601) - [person specification (pdf, 113.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10291602) - [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.