Senior Mental Health Specialist (RMN) (People Branch) Ref: 262

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is seeking to employ a Senior Mental Health Specialist (RMN) for its Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service (OHWS).

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace? Do you have a keen interest in supporting the dedicated individuals who serve and protect our communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The purpose of this role is to provide professional leadership, clinical direction and support to the wider OH team, specifically supporting the practice of other mental health clinicians. Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current fitness to practice.

GMP is one of the biggest police forces in the UK, with approximately 13,000 officers and staff, working across the organisation, which means that working as part of the force’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service team will provide individuals with a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve, and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.

If successful, applicants will be joining the organisation at an exciting time with many changes taking place across the force.

Benefits of the role:

Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
A competitive salary, linked to the NHS Agenda for Change scale
Annual pay rise
Generous Pension
Maternity/paternity leave
Healthcare and wellbeing support
Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
Emergency services blue light card discount

We have an opportunity for a full time Senior Mental Health Specialist (RMN) to join the team, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the OHWS services ensuring line managers and senior leaders receive accurate, comprehensive and timely advice in respect of officers and staff who are either absent through sickness or in a restricted duties role.

The post will be based within our OHWS Unit at Sedgley Park Training Centre, M25 0JT.

Key aspects of the role will involve:

Responsibility for undertaking high risk and complex case management of individuals with mental health disorders, including liaising with OH and wider community based multi-disciplinary health care teams, and any appropriate treatment team support.
Undertaking psychologically focussed role risk assessments.
Supporting psychological screening, escalation structured interviews and any subsequent case management with the OH team using evidence-based assessments and practice.
Participation in the trauma risk management programme and referral of individuals into wider support mechanisms such as the Employee Assistance Programme.
Using expert knowledge and skills to support all members of the team in assessing appropriate pathways, and the delivery of high-quality care and treatments to service users.
Able to demonstrate proven skills in leadership, team working, report writing, organisation, communication and compassion, working in line with evidence-based practice.

A UK recognised qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, and stress management would be an advantage but is not essential.

Shortlisting criteria: candidates should refer to the personal specification contained in the job description, and all items marked as ‘E’ essential must be demonstrated in the supporting information when submitting your application to ensure you are successful through shortlisting.