Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Mental Health) Health & Justice
- NHS
- Full Time
- Manchester
- 57528.00 - 64750.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is seeking an exceptional, autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Health & Justice Directorate. This is more than a nursing role; it is an opportunity to act as a senior autonomous clinical decision-maker, shaping the future of mental health delivery within the secure estate.
The Mission: Care Without Compromise
Working within the Health & Justice system offers a clinical challenge like no other. You will be the champion of "Equivalence of Care" ensuring that some of society's most vulnerable, marginalised, and complex individuals receive the same high standard of mental health treatment they would expect in the community.
In a sector often defined by health inequalities, you will be the bridge to recovery. You will work with a population where the prevalence of trauma, neurodivergence, and dual diagnosis is high, but where the opportunity for transformative intervention is even higher.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment and clinical leadership within a diverse and dynamic population, supporting stepped care mental health delivery from assessment to specialist secondary care.
Main duties of the job
Four Pillars of Practice
You will be the clinical linchpin of our service, embodying the four pillars of Advanced Practice
1. Clinical Expertise & Autonomy
You will undertake independent, high-level biopsychosocial assessments for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses. Utilising your Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification, you will initiate and review complex treatment plans for patients with dual diagnoses, psychosis, and severe mental illness. You will be the expert clinician, managing risk and deterioration with autonomy.
2. Strategic Leadership
This is a senior leadership position. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, providing trusted clinical oversight. You will be a visible role model, leading the interface between the healthcare team and our criminal justice partners. You will advocate for clinical priorities within the security regime, ensuring health remains central to the prisoner's journey.
3. Education & Mentorship
GMMH is a learning organisation. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a mentor to AHP colleagues and junior members of the clinical team. You will chair peer review groups, lead reflective practice, and deliver training to MDT staff
4. Research & Service Development
You will not just deliver care; you will shape it. Through audit, benchmarking, and policy development, you will contribute to the national evidence base for prison health. You will lead on local quality improvement initiatives.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Job responsibilities
See 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 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Registered Mental-Health Nurse
- Master's degree in health related subject relevant to area of clinical expertise
- Independent Non- medical prescribing
- Demonstrable and appropriate post registration experience at a senior clinician level
- Experience of assessment, diagnosis, planning and treatment of patients with varying complex biopsychosocial needs
Desirable
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Experience of working in Health & Justice and/or Forensic Mental Health setting
- Experience of independent prescribing for complex presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of the role of partner organisations
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation affecting the client group
- Thorough understanding of the policy/standards agenda in relation to area of Health & Justice, and an understanding of the broader policy drivers pertinent to healthcare delivery
Clinical
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Leadership and change management skills
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Health & Justice
All prisons across GMMH Footprint
Manchester
M60 9AH
United Kingdom
