Job summary Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provide a commissioned integrated mental health service which delivers mental health care to men in custody at HMP Forest Bank. The team provide mental health assessment, treatment, and support to cover a wide range of mental health conditions working within the stepped care model. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our team, on a permanent contract, in providing secondary mental health care which is delivered within the prison. This post is part of the secondary mental health team which is comparable to a community mental health team in the community. This is a permanent post and the applicant must have demonstrable experience working within mental health services or health and justice setting. The post holder might be asked to work within our other mental health teams if required. RMN Registration is required. Additional information:- There is also an additional Recruitment and Retain payment. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The post holder will manage individuals with secondary mental health service needs whilst they are in prison custody. This includes assisting in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison. The post holder should be expert in all areas of service delivery, ensuring effective communication is always maintained. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the effective management of their own caseload and be expected to effectively utilize nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all service users. This role requires the post holder to contribute to maintaining the CPA process throughout the legal and custodial process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To develop planned programmes of care to promote health gains and maximize independence in all types of clients within the prison community. As part of case management, the post holder will demonstrate excellent multiagency working skills and practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal framework for nursing. Identify health and wellbeing needs through observation, discussion, and the use of agreed assessment methods which you are competent to use and within your own scope of practice. Demonstrate good knowledge of the mental health act and how this relates to individuals in prison custody and throughout the criminal justice system. 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, humor 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 31 March 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 437-7025135 Job locations HMP Forest Bank Agecroft Road Pendlebury Salford M27 8FB Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person Specification Qualification Essential RMN experience Complex case management including risk and psycho social information Able to work within a MDT external agencies and a fast paced clinical environment Report writing MAPPA Parole Desirable Mental health act awareness Risk assessments completion Managing a depot clinic Assessment referral and MOJ knowledge Health and justice/Forensic nursing background Application and Interview Essential RMN experience Complex care management Risk assessment skills Desirable Interest in working within Health and Justice Working with in a busy clinical area and Intergrtaed mental health Team Managing a depot clinic Person Specification Qualification Essential RMN experience Complex case management including risk and psycho social information Able to work within a MDT external agencies and a fast paced clinical environment Report writing MAPPA Parole Desirable Mental health act awareness Risk assessments completion Managing a depot clinic Assessment referral and MOJ knowledge Health and justice/Forensic nursing background Application and Interview Essential RMN experience Complex care management Risk assessment skills Desirable Interest in working within Health and Justice Working with in a busy clinical area and Intergrtaed mental health Team Managing a depot clinic 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 Forest Bank Agecroft Road Pendlebury Salford M27 8FB Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)