Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Lead (Flexible Hours)

Lancashire & South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust seeks a full-time Senior Staff Nurse to join the Pendleview inpatient team. You will provide nurse leadership within a multidisciplinary team and ensure high-quality assessment, planning and care for service users.

The role requires proven clinical skills, excellent communication, and a working knowledge of adult mental health, Care Programme Approach, NICE guidance and risk assessment. NHS values support flexible working and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Specialist qualification in skills and development.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Aggression management

Motivating others

Interpersonal skills

Education

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Specialist qualification or equivalent

CPD commitment

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust seeks a full-time Senior Staff Nurse to join the Pendleview inpatient team. You will provide nurse leadership within a multidisciplinary team and ensure high-quality assessment, planning and care for service users.

The role requires proven clinical skills, excellent communication, and a working knowledge of adult mental health, Care Programme Approach, NICE guidance and risk assessment. NHS values support flexible working and ongoing development.