Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers acomprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicleand patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessmentby the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained ona section 136. Main duties of the job The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers acomprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicleand patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessmentby the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained ona section 136.To be responsible, if required, for arranging, coordinating, supporting a MentalHealth Act assessment if clinically indicated.To be responsible for ensuring adherence to all aspects of the mental health act.They will also ensure that a safe discharge plan is put in place or coordinating thesafe transfer of care from the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS)To support the work of the Greater Manchester Police and Pennine Care to improvecare and management of patients detained on section 136. This includes workaround pathway development and smooth transition from Police custody to healthcare For further information please see attached job description About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-B439-25-I Job locations Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street Greater Manchester OL6 7SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocessGeneral Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band,when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standingorder and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly withthe organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with theorganisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside andoutside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/orresponsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of theperformance standards within the service/department to ensure the service isresponsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good workingrelationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and whereappropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,patients, service users, N