Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner to join the South Manchester and Trafford Mental Health Liaison Team.
This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will work within the 24-hour All-Age Liaison Mental Health Service, based across Wythenshawe and Trafford.
The role is open to qualified Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who hold current UK professional registration.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per year, pro rata
NHS Band 6 – Agenda for Change
Additional pay enhancements include:
- 30% enhancement for evenings from 8pm onwards and Saturdays
- 60% enhancement for Sundays and Bank Holidays
Location
Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
The role also supports services across the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals at Wythenshawe and Trafford.
Contract and Working Pattern
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Service: 24-hour All-Age Liaison Mental Health Service
- Reference: 437-8282551
Main Responsibilities
The Mental Health Practitioner will help coordinate and prioritise the clinical workload arising from referrals to the Liaison Mental Health Service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out timely mental health assessments for people presenting to Accident and Emergency and general hospital services
- Providing specialist mental health advice to hospital professionals
- Developing care plans with service users and relevant stakeholders
- Liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies and care providers
- Supporting autonomous discharge where appropriate
- Managing and leading the service when the team leader is unavailable, where appropriate
- Contributing to education and training for general hospital and Accident and Emergency staff
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A relevant professional qualification
- Current UK professional registration
- Experience and understanding of mental health and dual diagnosis
- Experience of working in acute mental health services
Desirable Experience
The Trust would also welcome applicants with:
- Experience working in a liaison setting
- Post-qualification experience working with complex mental health needs
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
The advert states that applications from people who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
This makes the vacancy relevant to qualified overseas mental health professionals who meet the role requirements and UK registration requirements.
Staff Benefits
The Trust lists a range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- NHS pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
DBS Check
The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exceptions Order 1975.
Closing Date
12 October 2026
The vacancy was posted on 30 September 2026.
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
GMMH employs more than 7,000 staff and provides mental health and specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the NHS Jobs application system.