Staff Nurse | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Preceptorship

Professional development opportunities

Regular clinical supervision

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our inpatient team at Woodview Hospital.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults with acute mental health needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and support recovery in a safe environment.

Newly qualified nurses are welcome and will receive a structured preceptorship; the role offers NHS pension benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Commitment to person-centred care and recovery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound clinical judgement and risk management.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Newly qualified nurses are welcome and will be supported through a structured preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 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

Registered Mental Health Nurse

NMC registration

Communication skills

Risk management

Team collaboration

CPD oriented

Job description

Staff Nurse | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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

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.

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

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

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum (subject to confirmation)