Lead Inpatient Mental Health Nurse

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a full-time Senior Staff Nurse to join the Pennine Inpatients team at Pendleview. You will provide nurse leadership within a multidisciplinary team, oversee care planning, and ensure high-quality care for inpatient service users.

The role requires ongoing NMC registration, a specialist qualification, and commitment to professional development. The Trust values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ongoing NMC registration.
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience supervising and managing staff.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and oversee care planning for inpatients.
• Ensure all contacts with service users are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Contribute to clinical governance through surveys and audits.

Skills

Aggression management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary team

Education

NMC registration

Specialist qualification or equivalent

Commitment to CPD

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a full-time Senior Staff Nurse to join the Pennine Inpatients team at Pendleview. You will provide nurse leadership within a multidisciplinary team, oversee care planning, and ensure high-quality care for inpatient service users.

The role requires ongoing NMC registration, a specialist qualification, and commitment to professional development. The Trust values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.