Staff Nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the inpatient mental health team at Woodview Hospital. You will provide high-quality nursing care to adults with acute mental health needs, conducting comprehensive assessments within a safe, therapeutic inpatient environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care, promote recovery, dignity, and respect, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in inpatient mental health care is beneficial.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and recovery-focused interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe nursing care in inpatient setting.
• Undertake mental health and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Administer medications per NMC and Trust policies.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.
• Maintain clinical documentation accurately.

Skills

NMC Registered

Mental Health Nursing

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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.

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
• 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 skillsBe committed to continuous professional development

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.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

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.

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