Senior Acute Care Nurse

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in England is seeking a full-time clinical leader to support patients with severe mental illness in acute inpatient services. The role involves monitoring patients, implementing care programs, and providing management supervision. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory as comprehensive training will be provided. This trust is highly rated for staff morale and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Early access to Psychological Therapies

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Qualifications

• Empathy and enthusiasm for working in mental health services.
• Ability to work in a rota-based system including night shifts.
• Desirable previous experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' mental state and report to nursing colleagues.
• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Provide management supervision when necessary.

Job description

Job Overview

In addition, the job entails being on the front line of monitoring patients' mental state to report to registered nursing colleagues. To be the clinical leader of the nursing team, providing care for people with severe mental illness and mental health problems. To provide clinical services that work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust. To work as part of a team providing a user‑focused, accessible and responsive acute nursing service that is safe, supportive and competent for people who experience acute mental health problems. To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for those who are experiencing acute mental health needs, within agreed limitations. Patterns of working will be by arrangement and may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and on‑call responsibilities. Provide management supervision to members of the team. To undertake managerial duties in the absence of the Ward Manager/Clinical Lead.

Role Highlights

We have an exciting opportunity to work in mental health services. We are looking for an empathetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in acute female inpatient services. This vital role involves interacting with the patients on a daily basis and helping them meet their daily needs. The post is for full‑time working, which requires a rota‑based system with rotational nights and bank holidays also a requirement. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory; as full induction to the service, complete with all mandatory training, will be given to the successful applicant.

About Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Working for our organisation provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well‑led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff network groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Career Development and Compensation

Once established in post, further opportunities for additional training and career progression can be offered. Excellent remuneration package under Agenda for change including NHS pension and annual leave provision. Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Staff Benefits

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants