Staff Nurse - Mental Health

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to deliver high-quality care alongside a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves working shifts and taking on leadership responsibilities as a shift leader and named nurse. Candidates should possess the Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and be committed to ongoing professional development. The organization offers flexible work patterns to support work-life balance, making it a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Demonstrate continued professional development supporting clinical practice.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to individuals in acute mental health phases.
• Work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Take on roles as shift leader and named nurse.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of mental health conditions

Knowledge of physical health complications

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification (RNMH & RNLD)

Ongoing registration with the NMC

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

The closing date is 04 January 2026.

Staff Nurse - Mental Health

We are excited to advertise for a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join the team on Ramsey unit, Dane Garth.

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 for staff to continue their lifelong learning.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, believing 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, flexi‑time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms any requests and to discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification (RNMH & RNLD)
• Ongoing 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
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Per annum, pro rata