Staff Nurse | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Clitheroe is seeking a part-time Staff Nurse for Buckley Ward. This role involves working in an inpatient mental health setting, focusing on evidence-based and person-centered care. Candidates must be registered nurses in mental health or learning disabilities, and preceptorship is available for new registrants. Flexible working options are supported to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) with current NMC registration.
• Preceptorship arrangement if new to the NMC register.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a diverse range of duties including the assessment and planning of nursing care.
• Lead and contribute to the smooth running of the unit reflecting the Trust's values.
• Exercise professional accountability according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Job description

Overview

Part Time - 16 hours per week

We are looking for a part time Staff Nurse to work on Buckley Ward at our Woodview Unit, Clitheroe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced and forward thinking individual to join the teams at Woodview. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction and have the opportunity to engage in ongoing training, including the opportunity to undertake a structured preceptorship programme to support your professional development.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact us using the details provided.

Responsibilities

• As a Band 5 Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) the post holder will be a Registered Nurse (RN) working in an inpatient mental health setting as part of the multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties including the assessment, formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nursing care that is evidence-based, person centred and recovery focused.
• With the support of the Ward Manager and their deputies the post holder will lead and contribute to the smooth running of the unit in a consistent way that reflects the Trusts values.
• As a Registered Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Registered Nurse and you will be encouraged and supported to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
• The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and policies and procedures.
• If the post holder is new to the NMC register they will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Preceptor within your team and engage in the trusts Preceptorship programme.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and supports a positive work/life balance. We consider patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Please state any requests on your application and be prepared to discuss at interview.
• Flexible working options and discussion at interview.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) with current NMC registration.
• Preceptorship arrangement if new to the NMC register.

Additional Information

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025