Job Description

The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a

comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle

and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.

The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment

by 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 on

a section 136.



The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers a

comprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicle

and patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.

The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessment

by 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 on

a section 136.

To be responsible, if required, for arranging, coordinating, supporting a Mental

Health 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 the

safe transfer of care from the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS)

To support the work of the Greater Manchester Police and Pennine Care to improve

care and management of patients detained on section 136. This includes work

around pathway development and smooth transition from Police custody to health

care



For further information please see attached job description



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



This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the

role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to

time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed

process

General 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 standing

order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with

the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the

organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.

The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and

outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or

responsibilities.

The post holder must comply with and support the development of the

performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is

responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.

The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working

relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where

appropriate, members of the public.

The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,

patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in

achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries

out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner.

AFC 7/1/25 JME-219-24 Mental Health Practitioner Band 6

All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with

standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders'

responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these

requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant

body.

Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities

The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in

accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity

policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing

with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other

stakeholders.

The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and

diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users,

NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.

Safeguarding

Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS

disclosure.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutory

duty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protect

adults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.

Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, is

mandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarise

themselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these.

It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and

familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further

guidance.

Professional and Personal Development

The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by

attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme.

The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversations

review with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training

objectives have been set, the staff member's progress will be reviewed on a

regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain

progress in the service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own

professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve

development opportunities as appropriate.