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We are looking for a full‑time Senior Staff Nurse to work at our PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) Calder Ward at Pendleview. The role requires a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced and forward‑thinking individual to lead the multidisciplinary team and ensure high quality care for inpatient service users.
Responsibilities
* Provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care for inpatient service users.
* Oversee and ensure all contacts with service users are recorded promptly, accurately and to a high standard.
* Participate in service development and clinical governance activities (e.g., surveys, audits).
* Support staff in assessment, planning and provision of care in accordance with national and local nursing and health & safety policy.
* Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, demonstrating use of professional skills and expertise in the provision of high quality care.
* Utilise research, audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.
Qualifications
* Proven clinical skills and excellent communication skills.
* Good knowledge and understanding of adult mental health and the needs of individuals.
* Working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach, NICE guidance and enhanced risk assessment.
* A demonstrated ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well‑being.
For further information please contact Fiona Lowe, Service Manager, at fiona.lowe@lscft.nhs.uk or 07971 822 762.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged.
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