Mental Health Practitioner

Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata
Band: NHS Band 6
Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12 October 2026
Reference: 437-8282551

Job Overview

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner to join the South Manchester and Trafford Mental Health Liaison Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

The successful applicant will work as part of a 24-hour All-Age Liaison Mental Health Service, based at Manchester Foundation Trust hospitals at Wythenshawe and Trafford.

The role involves coordinating and prioritising referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service and undertaking timely mental health assessments for people presenting with mental health problems in Accident and Emergency and general hospital settings.

Who Can Apply

Applications are welcomed from qualified:

• Mental Health Nurses
• Social Workers
• Occupational Therapists

Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the relevant regulatory body.

Main Responsibilities

The Mental Health Practitioner will:

• Coordinate and prioritise the day-to-day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service.
• Undertake mental health assessments in Accident and Emergency and general hospital settings.
• Provide specialist mental health advice to professionals within the general hospital.
• Develop care plans with service users and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies and care providers when developing care plans.
• Undertake autonomous discharge where appropriate.
• Manage and lead the service in the absence of the team leader when required.
• Contribute to educational and training programmes provided to the general hospital and Accident and Emergency Department.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A qualification in a relevant professional discipline.
• Experience and understanding of mental health and dual diagnosis.
• Experience of working in acute mental health services.
• Current UK professional registration.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience working in liaison services.
• Post-qualification experience working with complex mental health needs.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a Band 6 salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata.

Additional benefits include:

• 30% pay enhancement for evenings from 8pm onwards and Saturdays.
• 60% pay enhancement for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days 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.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

The employer states that applications from job seekers 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. Overseas applicants should also review the relevant UK requirements, including criminal record certificate requirements where applicable.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs more than 7,000 staff and delivers services from over 120 locations.

The Trust provides inpatient and community mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, alongside specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond.

Application

The closing date is 12 October 2026.

Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.

Reference: 437-8282551

Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust