Forensic Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time

Job Overview

The Health and Justice division of the specialist network is headquartered on the Prestwich hospital site, where office support and PA support would be located. The division provides mental health input to a range of services, including probation hostels, secure children's homes, and prisons throughout the northwest. Each service has a specific model of care, developed in collaboration with other providers, including primary care, psychology, and substance misuse.

The postholder will work within the region as part of a health and justice medical team, supporting the management of mental health clinics and undertaking mental health assessments of prisoners. They will contribute to other aspects of clinical pathway management within the prison, including zoning meetings and supporting local investigations, management of complaints, and quality improvement activities.

The postholder will have strong links with the Specialist Services Care Group based at the Prestwich Hospital site and will receive support and supervision/line management from colleagues in the Health & Justice services. They will be supported by a full team of prison healthcare staff, including mental health nurses, pharmacists, GPs, and other allied staff.

Working for Our Organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, delivering services from more than 160 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.

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.



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