Consultant Nurse / Approved Clinician
Pennine Care NHS FT · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£79,504–£91,609 a year
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5724213
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Job summary
Multi Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC-RC) in Low Secure Psychiatry Unit
This is a new post created to align our existing Low secure Unit with the national specification of forensic Low secure services. Post holder will be responsible for upto 8 - 10 patients on our LSU units.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the role of Approved Clinician for an identified client group
Responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act.
Post Holder will also be supporting the care pathway team in screening the new referrals for LSU and helping out in assessments.
Post Holder will be the strategic lead for physical health of all LSU patients.
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, sex, 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
12 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
311-M313-26
Job locations
Prospect Place and Tatton unit
Birch Hill Hospital
Rochdale
OL12 9QB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role of MPAC will be to take AC responsibility for 2 patients at Tatton ward and 6 patients at Prospect Place.
Responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act.
Post Holder will also be supporting the care pathway team in screening the new referrals for LSU and helping out in assessments.
Post Holder will be the strategic lead for physical health of all LSU
Job responsibilities
Role of MPAC will be to take AC responsibility for 2 patients at Tatton ward and 6 patients at Prospect Place.
Responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act.
Post Holder will also be supporting the care pathway team in screening the new referrals for LSU and helping out in assessments.
Post Holder will be the strategic lead for physical health of all LSU
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Pennine Care NHS FT on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 16 Nov 2026.
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