Job summary An exiting opportunity has arisen to be part of the innovative and expanding Mental Health Team at HMP Buckley Hall. We want to recruit an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to help us transform the service we offer our residents. This opportunity is open to qualified mental health nurses who have passed their preceptorship programme. HMP Buckley Hall is a Male Cat C prison located in Rochdale. The Mental Health service combines Primary and secondary care services across an integrated stepped care model. Having successfully retained the contract to deliver MH services at Buckley Hall we have the opportunity to expand and innovate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape our service and positively effect the lives of some of our most marginalised and hard to reach community members. All applicants MUST have been resident in the UK for last two years - NPPS cannot complete enhanced background checks otherwise. Applicants must hold RMN registration and have completed their preceptorship Main duties of the job The post holder will assist in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison which achieve equivalence with health care services in the community. He/She should be expert in all areas of service delivery ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times. To be responsible and accountable for the effective management of the caseload. To effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all clients and carers (where appropriate in a secure setting). To be able to utilise enhanced mental health nursing skills with forensic clients who are difficult to assess and engage due to the environment and their presentation. To support a culture of learning and reflective practice for all staff, pre and post basic learners, including unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor. To contribute to the Trust's Clinical Governance Strategy, Public Health Agenda and facilitate sharing of best practices. To effectively manage the team in the absence of the Mental health team manager. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-7078044 Job locations HMP Buckley Hall Buckley Farm Lane Rochdale OL12 9DP Job description Job responsibilities Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. 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 description Job responsibilities Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. 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 Qualifications Essential RMN registration Evidence of post-graduate training and continued professional development Desirable Diploma in Nursing Training in psychosocial interventions Experience Essential Post registration experience in the fields of acute mental health nursing, criminal justice or forensic mental health nursing Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs and care co-ordination with limited staff resourcing and support Desirable Experience of working within a forensic setting Experience of working within an emotionally challenging environment. Attitudes and Abilities Essential Possess excellent negotiation and cross network communication skills Self motivated, robust and resilient Desirable Ability to lead, empower and motivate others. Excellent organisational / time management skills Personal Qulities and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own caseload Effective member of a clinical team demonstrating support for colleagues Desirable Ability to deal with potentially emotionally distressing and traumatic situations Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN registration Evidence of post-graduate training and continued professional development Desirable Diploma in Nursing Training in psychosocial interventions Experience Essential Post registration experience in the fields of acute mental health nursing, criminal justice or forensic mental health nursing Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs and care co-ordination with limited staff resourcing and support Desirable Experience of working within a forensic setting Experience of working within an emotionally challenging environment. Attitudes and Abilities Essential Possess excellent negotiation and cross network communication skills Self motivated, robust and resilient Desirable Ability to lead, empower and motivate others. Excellent organisational / time management skills Personal Qulities and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own caseload Effective member of a clinical team demonstrating support for colleagues Desirable Ability to deal with potentially emotionally distressing and traumatic situations 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 (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 Registration Applicants 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 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 (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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address HMP Buckley Hall Buckley Farm Lane Rochdale OL12 9DP Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)