Job summary
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 healthcare.

About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details
Date posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 311-B439-25-I
Job locations: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street, Greater Manchester, OL6 7SR, United Kingdom

Job 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 Trusts 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 members 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.

Person Specification
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

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

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

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.