About this role
Job summary
Inpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a recovery focussed environment. This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing.
The post holder is responsible for line managing and supervising a team of nurses and is directly responsible for the clinical and financial performance of a defined clinical area. The post holder is also required to ensure the effective management of sickness and absence, leave allocation, disciplinary investigations, complaints and local post incident reviews.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from experienced qualified nurses with leadership qualities and aspirations.
Successful applicants will be able to experience a broad range of clinical specialities and have access to a comprehensive package of leadership coaching, education and clinical support.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from nurses with an interest in working with: Acquired Brain Injury, Personality Disorder or Challenging Behaviours and/or a gender sensitive service.
This post will be suited to someone with experience of understanding, managing challenging and emotionally demanding clinical presentations. The individual will be able to guide, support, supervise and role-model on how to respond to these challenges.
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
Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travel.
The hospital site offers: Free staff parking Onsite restaurant facilitiesOur staff receive: Preceptorship and support for those new to the services Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cars, electronics etc. Excellent support and Wellbeing services Superb external training and development opportunities Opportunities to develop leadership skills across differing care environments
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role please contact Tinashe Ncube, Matron on 01772 215018 or [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Nurse (RNMH) or Registered Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development Degree qualification relevant to field
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of factors affecting secure mental health care and the contemporary mental health agenda Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines Able to demonstrate a history of leading on clinical care improvement initiatives.
Experience Essential
At least 12 months at band 6 or above. Recent relevant experience of leading a team and providing care in secure setting Experience of working with and using a variety of models and approaches to care Experience of staff performance management
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 Guild Lodge
Whittingham Lane
Preston
PR3 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)