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Band 8A  Triage Practitioner: Forensic Patient Flow and Capacity 

AFS Care Group 

12 Months Secondment/Fixed Term Position 

GMMH is redesigning and expanding its forensic community mental health services moving towards an integrated model of care. As part of the redesign, we are refocusing the referral and admission pathway and are developing a Single Point of Access for AFS.  

The Triage Practitioner will have a significant and key role in the transformation and direction of the referral and assessment pathway including out of area placements (OAPs). The post holder would be expected to provide management and clinical leadership responsibility for the pathway including the Admission and Referral Panel. An ability to work within and take a whole system collaborative approach is essential as is an ability to work productively alongside different agencies and commissioners.   

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the redesign and development of a growing, highly skilled and supportive team.  

The successful candidate will report to the Service Manager for Forensic Community Services. This role will involve working alongside key colleagues and partners across Greater Manchester and the Secure Provider Collaborative. 

The post will be 12 months fixed term in the first instance. In some cases, there may be a requirement to travel long distances. Flexible working will be considered.  

Informal enquires to Helen Cutts Service Manager email - [email protected]  

Main duties of the job

Band 8A  Triage Practitioner: Forensic Patient Flow and Capacity 

AFS Care Group 

12 Months Secondment/Fixed Term Position 

GMMH is redesigning and expanding its forensic community mental health services moving towards an integrated model of care. As part of the redesign, we are refocusing the referral and admission pathway and are developing a Single Point of Access for AFS.  

The Triage Practitioner will have a significant and key role in the transformation and direction of the referral and assessment pathway including out of area placements (OAPs). The post holder would be expected to provide management and clinical leadership responsibility for the pathway including the Admission and Referral Panel. An ability to work within and take a whole system collaborative approach is essential as is an ability to work productively alongside different agencies and commissioners.   

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the redesign and development of a growing, highly skilled and supportive team.  

The successful candidate will report to the Service Manager for Forensic Community Services. This role will involve working alongside key colleagues and partners across Greater Manchester and the Secure Provider Collaborative. 

The post will be 12 months fixed term in the first instance. In some cases, there may be a requirement to travel long distances. Flexible working will be considered.  

Informal enquires to Helen Cutts Service Manager email - [email protected]  

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.