Community Mental Health Nurse - Treatment team, Bury

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Pennine Care NHS FT Community Mental Health Nurse - Treatment team, Bury

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental health nurse to join a well established, highly respected Treatment and Physical Health team in Bury.

Main duties of the job

To be part of the day to day running of the Treatment team, leading junior members of staff, teaching and performing venepuncture and administering depot medication. An extensive knowledge of the use of Clozapine and working within a community mental health team is essential. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the team in the absence of the team manager

About us

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#PennineCarePeopleand 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

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-B545-26-A

Job locations

3 Knowsley place

Duke street

Bury

BL9 0EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be part of the day to day running of the Treatment team, leading junior members of staff, teaching and performing venepuncture and administering depot medication. An extensive knowledge of the use of Clozapine and working within a community mental health team is essential. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the team in the absence of the team manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be part of the day to day running of the Treatment team, leading junior members of staff, teaching and performing venepuncture and administering depot medication. An extensive knowledge of the use of Clozapine and working within a community mental health team is essential. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the team in the absence of the team manager

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC nursing qualification
• Experience of working in a Community Treatment team

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Extensive knowledge or training in the use of Pochi equipment
• Experience of working in Community mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of mental health medications
• Strong working knowledge of effects and side effects of psychotropic medication

Desirable

• NMP or willingness to undertake training

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Full UK driving licence with business insurance and use of/ ownership of a vehicle

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC nursing qualification
• Experience of working in a Community Treatment team

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Extensive knowledge or training in the use of Pochi equipment
• Experience of working in Community mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of mental health medications
• Strong working knowledge of effects and side effects of psychotropic medication

Desirable

• NMP or willingness to undertake training

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Full UK driving licence with business insurance and use of/ ownership of a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

3 Knowsley place

Duke street

Bury

BL9 0EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

3 Knowsley place

Duke street

Bury

BL9 0EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Treatment and Physical Health team manager

Karen Johnson

[email protected]

01612537997

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-B545-26-A

Job locations

3 Knowsley place

Duke street

Bury

BL9 0EJ

United Kingdom

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