Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

WE ARE RECRUITING

Part Time - 16 hours per week

We are looking for a part time Staff Nurse to work on Buckley Ward at our Woodview Unit, Clitheroe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced and forward thinking individual to join the teams at Woodview.

You will be provided with a comprehensive induction and have the opportunity to engage in ongoing training, including the opportunity to undertake a structured preceptorship programme to support your professional development.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact us using the details provided

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) the post holder will be a Registered Nurse (RN) working in an inpatient mental health setting as part of the multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties including the assessment, formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nursing care that is evidence-based, person centred and recovery focused. With the support of the Ward Manager and their deputies the post holder will lead and contribute to the smooth running of the unit in a consistent way that reflects the Trusts values.

As a Registered Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Registered Nurse and you will be encouraged and supported to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan. The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and policies and procedures.

If the post holder is new to the NMC register they will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Preceptor within your team and engage in the trusts Preceptorship programme

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, 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

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-PEN1006-EB

Job locations

Buckley Ward Woodview

Clitheroe

BB7 9PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
  • On-going registration with the NMC
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
  • Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills

Essential

  • Developed clinical nursing skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
  • On-going registration with the NMC
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
  • Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Skills

Essential

  • Developed clinical nursing skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckley Ward Woodview

Clitheroe

BB7 9PE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckley Ward Woodview

Clitheroe

BB7 9PE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Modern Matron

Megan Cunliffe

Megan.Cunliffe@lscft.nhs.uk

01254613054

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-PEN1006-EB

Job locations

Buckley Ward Woodview

Clitheroe

BB7 9PE


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