Lead CERN Clinical Practitioner - Inpatient Services

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  • Manchester
  • £64,455-74,896 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
GMMH Inpatient Services have an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate clinical leader to support the Head of Operations and Head of Quality and Nursing in developing, leading and implementing the Inpatient Complex Emotional & Relational Needs pathway. The post holder will provide specialised, expert advice, education and strong leadership in order to improve the patient experience.We are looking for an experienced practitioner who is ready to progress in their leadership journey. You will demonstrate expert clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice and work collaboratively with the wider inpatient leadership team.You will be a highly skilled, innovative and passionate individual who will lead on service quality, as well some line management of senior practitioners delivering ward based interventions.This is an exciting time to join the Inpatient Services at a time of exciting transformation.Main duties of the jobThe Practitioner will provide managerial and professional leadership for the CERN Senior Clinical Practitioner team within Inpatient Services, this will include training and delivery of an educational programme across all areas.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122 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.Manchester is proud of its diversity and we very much welcome applications from groups who are currently under represented within our workforce and Senior Leadership; this includes, but is not exclusive to, people who identify as BAME, LGBTQI+ and people who have disabilities.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.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-7290130-AJob locationsNorth ViewNorth Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays RoadManchesterM8 5RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits * Pay Enhancements
  • 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
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits * Pay Enhancements
  • 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 SpecificationEducation & QualificationEssential
  • Registered Professional
  • Clinical supervision training and experience
  • Extensive experience of CERN specific interventions
  • Additional CPD related to CERN needs and therapeutic interventions
Desirable
  • Teaching/mentoring qualification
  • Accredited in therapeutic intervention
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum of 2 Years experience working as a clinical / operational manager
  • Demonstrable and appropriate post registration experience at a senior clinician level
  • Evidence of significant contribution to clinical developments
  • Experience of providing education to various multi-professional groups
  • Experience of research, audit and evaluating clinical effectiveness
Desirable
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services
  • Experience of working with minority and/or neuro-divergent populations
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationEssential
  • Registered Professional
  • Clinical supervision training and experience
  • Extensive experience of CERN specific interventions
  • Additional CPD related to CERN needs and therapeutic interventions
Desirable
  • Teaching/mentoring qualification
  • Accredited in therapeutic intervention
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum of 2 Years experience working as a clinical / operational manager
  • Demonstrable and appropriate post registration experience at a senior clinician level
  • Evidence of significant contribution to clinical developments
  • Experience of providing education to various multi-professional groups
  • Experience of research, audit and evaluating clinical effectiveness
Desirable
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services
  • Experience of working with minority and/or neuro-divergent populations

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