Staff Nurse - PICU | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	02 June 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£32,073 - £39,043 Per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 July 2026
Location:	Urmston, M41 5SL
Company:	Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7988590/437-7988590

Summary

The post holder will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients on the Ward. Working with adults of working age in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will always comply with the NMC Code of Conduct, relevant legislation, policies and procedures. They will be provided with training to assess those referred to the service.



The post holder will:
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a role of primary nurse.
• Carry out assessments following referral to PICU.
• Contribute to and ensure a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained whilst on duty for patients, staff and visitors.
• Act as shift co-ordinator, providing a consistent approach to the management of the nursing team during the shift.
• Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patient needs.

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.

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.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff 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)


This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jun 2026