staff nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care alongside a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have effective communication skills and may be required to serve as the shift leader. This role includes working weekends and evenings to ensure comprehensive care for patients in critical conditions. Ongoing support and development opportunities are available, including a preceptorship if desired. Join us in our commitment to improving health services for the community.

Benefits

Support for lifelong learning

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide high standard care.
• The role involves being a shift leader and named nurse.
• Support and supervision will be provided by more senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to individuals in the most acute phase of illness.
• You will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Shift leadership

Job description

Staff Nurse

As a staff nurse you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to those individuals who are within the most acute phase of illness; ensuring that all aspects of care are delivered.

You will need effective communication skills and will be required to take on the roles of shift leader and named nurse.

You will be regularly supported and supervised by a more senior member of staff and a preceptorship is available if required.

We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning. The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Please ensure you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document.

For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

About the Trust

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well‑being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long‑term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

We offer flexible working; options include term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Applicants should state clearly on their application forms their request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.