We are looking for Senior Staff Nurses to work at our new Woodview Unit in Whalley & Pendleview Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

We understand that interviews can be anxiety provoking, so instead, we will be holding an Assessment Day on THURSDAY 4th JULY 2024. It is hoped that this will enable you to showcase your clinical skills and knowledge.

Please submit an application via the 'apply online now' button if you wish to be considered for our Assessment day. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted via email with an invite.

**Please ensure if you are submitting an application that you are available on THURSDAY 4th JULY 2024 (1pm -3pm**.

Main duties of the job

Inpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a recovery focussed environment.

This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder will support staff members in the assessment, planning and provision of care in line with national and local nursing and health and safety policy.

The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility demonstrating use of professional skills, knowledge and expertise in the provision of high quality care.

There is an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.

About us

*The �7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30th June 2024.

The �7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

• �3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• �2,000 after 12 months
• �2,000 after 24 months

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment. Please ensure you follow the link below and carefully read the Welcome Bonus Repayment Terms & Conditions'

Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

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, 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development ? Evidence of commitment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
• Understanding and knowledge of physical and mental health promotion
• Experience of involvement in innovative nursing practise and multicultural nursing environments

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
• Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff
• Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendleview/Hillview

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

351-PEN-RMN-JUN24