Forensic Inpatient Senior Nurse Leader – Night Shift

Lancashire & South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse for the Forensic Inpatient Service at Guild Lodge. The post involves leading inpatient teams, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining a supportive leadership presence for patients and staff.

The role requires UK registration, a postgraduate qualification, and ongoing CPD. Night shifts predominate with some day rotation, and the post includes a permanent full-time contract and salaryBand 7.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with evidence of NMC.
• Postgraduate Diploma qualification, CPD evidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to professional and direct care staff on inpatient wards.
• Cover night shifts predominantly with rotation to days as required to ensure 24-hour clinical leadership.
• Be a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence on wards, driving up clinical and professional standards.

Education

RMN with NMC

Postgraduate Diploma

CPD

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse for the Forensic Inpatient Service at Guild Lodge. The post involves leading inpatient teams, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining a supportive leadership presence for patients and staff.

The role requires UK registration, a postgraduate qualification, and ongoing CPD. Night shifts predominate with some day rotation, and the post includes a permanent full-time contract and salaryBand 7.