Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our children and adolescent mixed inpatient ward at Junction 17, Phoenix Ward.

The successful candidate will work closely with Registered Mental Health Nurses and other healthcare professionals to support the assessment, planning and delivery of care. Responsibilities will include engaging young people in therapeutic and recreational activities, supporting physical and mental health needs, undertaking observations, contributing to risk management plans, and maintaining accurate clinical records. You will work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies, ensuring care is person-centred, trauma-informed and delivered in accordance with safeguarding principles and Trust values.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving the lives of young people experiencing mental ill health. The role offers the chance to develop specialist skills within CAMHS inpatient services while contributing to a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment. We welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of care, and the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to young people experiencing complex mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurses to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).

. The Nursing Associate role is the bridge between Health Care Support Workers and Registered Clinicians, they will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within all aspects of the clinical process.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, values, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; will work to the current a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and must meet the NMC standards of proficiency, high quality, cost effective, professional and clinical governance evidence-based practice.

Nursing Associates will engage in Continuing Professional Development as per NMC Revalidation requirements and processes. They will also engage in GMMH appraisal processes and work to support service improvement and developments linked to Trust objectives.

Details

• Date posted: 03 November 2026
• Closing date: 16 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 437-8367585
• Job locations: Junction 17, Prestwich Hospital, Prestwich, M45 7JZ, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• 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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development - registration

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within CAMHs

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).

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.

Employer details

• Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Junction 17, Prestwich Hospital, Prestwich, M45 7JZ, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/