Staff Nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured preceptorship for newlyqual

Professional development opportunities

Regular clinical supervision

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the inpatient team at Woodview Hospital. You will deliver evidence-based, person-centred care in a supportive environment, contributing to recovery and safety.

Newly qualified nurses are welcome and will be supported through a structured preceptorship programme, with opportunities for professional development and regular clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
• On-going registration with the NMC
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care to patients within the inpatient setting
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans
• Administer medication in accordance with NMC and Trust policies
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in ward-based therapeutic activities and interventions
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive ward environment

Skills

RMN registration

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Risk management

Professional development

Preceptorship for new nurses

Education

NMC registration ongoing

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 23 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic inpatient mental health team at Woodview Hospital.

Our inpatient service provides high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions in a safe, therapeutic environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are committed to delivering person-centred care and promoting recovery, dignity, and respect for all service users.

You will

• Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Demonstrate a passion for inpatient mental health care
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and risk management skills
• Be committed to continuous professional development
• Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply and will be supported through a structured preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care to patients within the inpatient setting
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans
• Administer medication in accordance with NMC and Trust policies
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in ward-based therapeutic activities and interventions
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive ward environment

What We Offer

• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses
• Opportunities for professional development and further training
• Regular clinical supervision
• NHS pension scheme and employee benefits
• A rewarding role making a meaningful difference in people's lives

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
• On-going registration with the NMC
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments, recovery principles and person centred care
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Programme Approach
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
• Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust