Job summary
- Main area
- General Psychiatry
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 351-PEN1204-LW
- Employer
- Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Buckley Ward Woodview
- Town
- Clitheroe
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff 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.
Job overview
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.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact us using the details provided
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
- On-going registration with the NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments, recovery principles and person centred care
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Programme Approach
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
- Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terri Hudson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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