Job summaryThe successful candidate will work within a dynamic inpatient NHS detox unit. The post holder will manage the admissions and discharge team for the Chapman Barker Unit ensuring bed management oversight that patients are safely admitted and discharged from the unit.
The post will include assurance around delivery of block contracting and SPOT referrals. The post holder will be expected to collaboratively work with commissioners and the senior leadership team. The post holder will provide direct line management of a small team of senior nurses within the admissions team. They will have substantial clinical knowledge and understanding in order to provide input for assessment of new admissions.
The successful candidate will arrange and lead on 'open days' to community providers and commissioners to showcase the service offer at CBU.
They will work directly with community providers and frontline staff in community teams to build capacity and understanding of the nature of CBU, supporting timely, accurate referrals and admissions to the unit.
The successful candidate will lead on the RADAR pathway (Rapid access to Alcohol Detoxification Acute Referral) which takes admissions directly acute hospital Accident and Emergencies. This role will include teaching and training for these referring services. More information about the service is available on the web page:
chapman Barker Unit \| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT (gmmh.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the jobPromote effective patient flow based on individual service users care pathways whilst ensuring least restrictive practice and optimizing lengths of stay.
To promote and facilitate timely admissions and discharges within inpatient unit through safe, timely and effective bed management.
To act as a resource to provide education, advice and support relating to all aspects of admissions and discharge planning.
To operate as a member of Inpatient Multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical expertise to facilitate safe admission and discharge from the inpatient service.
To liaise closely and effectively with key staff in other agencies, addiction services, adult social services, rehabilitation units etc to maximize safe and timely discharges.
To liaise with commissioners providing feedback and ensuring clear communication regarding wait times, number of referrals, admissions, and discharges.
Lead on the RADAR pathway, liaising with each area as required.
To offer training to all other agencies to ensure pathways (planned and RADAR) are clear, referrals are accurate completed and sent in a timely manner.
Provide supervision and training to the admission team.
To chair as required board rounds and keep accurate records.
To participate in the local on call rotas as required.
To ensure local policies and procedures are kept up to date and carried out effectively by the team.
About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over
6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than
160 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.
DetailsDate posted10 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number437-8138925
Job locationsChapman Barker Unit
Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesSee 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 Discount
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee 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 Discount
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Awareness of Patient Flow processes
Desirable- Experience working as a Patient Flow Practitioner
ExperienceEssential- Awareness of contracting around NHS Inpatient Detox
Desirable- has experience of working in contracting around NHS Inpatient Detox
ExperienceEssentialDesirable- has previously worked in addictions
Person Specification
ExperienceEssential- Awareness of Patient Flow processes
Desirable- Experience working as a Patient Flow Practitioner
ExperienceEssential- Awareness of contracting around NHS Inpatient Detox
Desirable- has experience of working in contracting around NHS Inpatient Detox
ExperienceEssentialDesirable- has previously worked in addictions
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChapman Barker Unit
Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChapman Barker Unit
Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Operational Manager
Nyreen Nangle
nyreen.nangle@gmmh.nhs.uk
01613582090
DetailsDate posted10 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number437-8138925
Job locationsChapman Barker Unit
Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
