Forensic Inpatient Senior Nurse | 24/7 Clinical Leader

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for an Inpatient Senior Nurse within the Forensic Inpatient Service based at Guild Lodge. The role emphasizes leadership of wards, support to patients and staff, and a commitment to high standards of care.

The post involves night shifts with rotation to days as required, contributing to 24-hour clinical leadership. DBS checks are required and access to development opportunities is provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with evidence of NMC.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing.
• Understanding of clinical risk assessment and harm minimisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to professional and direct care staff on inpatient wards.
• Cover night shifts predominantly with occasional day shifts to ensure 24-hour clinical leadership.
• Be visibly present on wards and provide advice and support to patients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

CPD

Clinical risk assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with evidence of NMC

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for an Inpatient Senior Nurse within the Forensic Inpatient Service based at Guild Lodge. The role emphasizes leadership of wards, support to patients and staff, and a commitment to high standards of care.

The post involves night shifts with rotation to days as required, contributing to 24-hour clinical leadership. DBS checks are required and access to development opportunities is provided.