Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary GMMH is delighted to be able to offer a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, the position of mental health practitioner within the South Manchester and Trafford Mental Health Liaison Team. The post holder will be required to work as part of the 24-hour All-Age Liaison Mental Health Service based at the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals at Wythenshawe and Trafford. The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and prioritise the day to day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service. The offers are open to any qualified Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational therapists who have active registration within the relevant body. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and prioritise the day to day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the Liaison Mental Health Service. A key role will be to undertake timely mental health assessments with service users presenting with mental health problems to the accident and emergency department and within the general hospital. Assessments will be undertaken within the Accident and Emergency Department and the general hospital. The post holder will also be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the general hospital around care and management of service users presenting with primary and secondary mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for the development of care plans with service users and other relevant stakeholders, if appropriate this will include the autonomous discharge. As part of this role it is expected that the post holder will liaise and communicate with appropriate statutory and non-statutory agencies or care providers when developing care plans. The post holder will be expected to manage and lead the service in the absence of the team leader when appropriate. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to and work to develop the educational and training input provided to the general hospital and Accident and Emergency Department. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 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 Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-8282551 Job locations Wythenshawe Hopsital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT United Kingdom Job description 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 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description 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 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts