CERN Senior Clinical Practitioner - Inpatients
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
GMMH are developing services in line with the organisational objectives to ensure that care is delivered is trauma informed and close to home. We have an exciting opportunity that is part of this development journey for our inpatient services.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis. You will provide specialist psychological and relational interventions, support trauma-informed care approaches, and contribute to the development of staff expertise in working with Complex Emotional and Relational Needs (CERN).
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), offering consultation, supervision, and training to enhance staff confidence in managing emotional intensity, relational difficulties, and crisis behaviours. Your leadership will ensure a compassionate, recovery-focused environment, improving patient experiences and outcomes.
o Be part of a progressive and supportive team committed to improving inpatient mental health care and crisis intervention.
o Access to ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
o Opportunities to shape service delivery and influence best practices.
o Work in an environment that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation.
We currently have opportunities across all of our adult inpatient sites across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
o Provide specialist assessment and interventions for individuals with complex emotional and relational needs.
o Support inpatient teams in delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed care.
o Offer clinical supervision, consultation, and training to enhance staff skills and resilience.
o Lead on service development initiatives, ensuring best practices in relational and emotional needs care.
o Work collaboratively with MDTs, urgent care and community teams, as well as external agencies to facilitate safe and effective transitions of care.
o Contribute to risk management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation strategies.
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.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7543243
Job locations
Various
Salford, Wigan, Manchester, Bolton
M8 5RB
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various
Salford, Wigan, Manchester, Bolton
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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