Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), formerly known as Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMW), is a statutory body which, as of 1 January 2017, brings together the expertise of GMW and Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.

The Trust provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford and Trafford and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

The Trust employs around 4,750 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 130 locations. Over a 12-month period, we see in the region of 53,000 service users.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Senior Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Liaison and Diversion Practitioner **Role Summary** Provide high‑level clinical screening and formal assessment of mental vulnerability for children and adults in contact with the criminal justice system. Act as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, informing charging, sentencing, and diversion decisions, and facilitating timely access to health and social care services. **Expectations** - Deliver senior duty as per rota schedule. - Use CPA, MHA, MCA, Equality Act 2010 and local/national pathways to guide practice. - Maintain high competency and up‑to‑date knowledge of criminal justice requirements. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct mental health screenings and comprehensive assessments for individuals in custody suites and courts. - Identify significant need or risk warranting intervention or diversion. - Provide concise, evidence‑based information to judges, prosecutors, and law‑enforcement officers. - Facilitate linkage to appropriate health and social care resources. - Contribute to public risk management and safety planning. - Promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma across criminal justice, health, and social care settings. - Collaborate closely with police, court staff, and multidisciplinary team members. **Required Skills** - Advanced mental health assessment and clinical decision‑making. - Proficiency with statutory guidance (CPA, MHA, MCA, Equality Act 2010). - Strong communication and case‑presentation skills. - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, high‑pressure environment. - Risk assessment and management expertise. - Confidentiality and ethics in handling sensitive information. **Required Education & Certifications** - Recognised qualification in mental health or related health professional field (e.g., Foundation Degree, Bachelor’s or equivalent). - Experience or training in the Criminal Procedure Act, Mental Health Act, and Equality legislation. - Ongoing professional development in risk assessment and diversion processes.

Manchester, United kingdom

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Senior

10-02-2026