Ward Manager: Lead Inpatient Mental Health Team

Lancashire & South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing services

External training

Leadership development

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse with leadership to join our secure mental health services. The role focuses on managing challenging presentations, guiding staff, and supporting service development within a Band 7 framework.

Applicants must hold RNMH or RNLD registration, have at least 12 months at band 6 or above, and demonstrate experience in leading teams and delivering care improvements in secure settings. UK registration is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in secure mental health care.
• Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff delivering care in a secure setting.
• Guide and role-model best practices for challenging presentations.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Lead a team

Clinical care improvement

Problem solving

Prioritising workload

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RNMH) or RNLD

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse with leadership to join our secure mental health services. The role focuses on managing challenging presentations, guiding staff, and supporting service development within a Band 7 framework.

Applicants must hold RNMH or RNLD registration, have at least 12 months at band 6 or above, and demonstrate experience in leading teams and delivering care improvements in secure settings. UK registration is required.