About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join Maplewood - Pendleview. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mental health nurse to develop leadership experience while supporting high-quality, recovery-focused care in an acute inpatient setting.
You will play a key role in clinical leadership on the ward, supporting junior staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for service users experiencing acute mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
o Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for best practiceo Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in an acute mental health settingo Support and supervise junior nursing staff and studentso Coordinate shifts and contribute to effective ward managemento Undertake risk assessments and care planningo Completing 5 P formulations to formulate a plan of care and discharge plano Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teamo Promote safeguarding, safety, and recovery-focused practice
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification On-going registration with the NMC. Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
Experience Essential
Supervision and management of staff Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
Skills Essential
Ability to undertake effective aggression management including the use of physical restraint Skill in motivating and managing chance in self and others Good interpersonal skills
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.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pendleview - Maplewood
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)