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Mental Health Nurse
Gradd
Band 5
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (To cover maternity leave)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
351-CEN2640-CL
Cyflogwr
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Scarisbrick Mental Health Inpatients (25-65)
Tref
Ormskirk
Cyflog
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
02/09/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Band 5

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and energetic band 5 nurse, with either a mental health or learning disability nursing qualification, to work on a busy, but rewarding acute inpatient treatment ward at The Scarisbrick Centre.  
We are looking for highly motivated staff nurses who possess excellent clinical expertise and interpersonal qualities that are able to deliver compassionate recovery focused care and treatment.   The successful candidate must be a committed to effective teamwork and be able to work collaboratively as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality person centred care. We are looking for innovative nurses who are able to engage effectively with service users, carers and other key stakeholders to enhance the inpatient experience which is a key priority for our team.
The positons available will be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses from either a mental health or learning disability background. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will be a registered mental health nurse working within a multidisciplinary team and carrying out a diverse range of duties. You will be passionate about the care of those suffering from severe and enduring mental illness and will be committed to the ongoing service development.
As a Band 5 Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Band 6 Nurse and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
If required, you will be supported during a period of preceptorship and engage on the trusts Preceptorship programme. You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
You will provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

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

Manyleb y person

Education/qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
  • On-going registration with the NMC. Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
  • Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development
  • An understanding and awareness of the NHS Plan, NSF and other relevant documentation Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these Knowledge of common physical health conditions Understanding and knowledge of physical and mental health promotion

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of involvement in innovative nursing practise and multicultural nursing environments Supervision and management of staff Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff Experience of CPA
  • Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals Enhanced knowledge of risk assessment and management.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Gofynion ymgeisio

Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Georgia Ramshaw
Teitl y swydd
Ward Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01695 684381
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