The post holder will lead a team of registered nurses and nursing assistants in the delivery of mental health care. The post holder will promote the interests of service users and ensure that delegated nursing care is effectively implemented in a safe manner. The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across professional boundaries and in unfamiliar situations. The post holder will use research, audit, enquiry and scholarship to plan, implement and evaluate concepts and strategies leading to improvements in care.
We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning. We are also passionate about the supervision process. You will be expected to fully engage in the process for yourself and provide direct line management and supervision for others.
• To actively provide effective clinical leadership and take charge of the ward when on duty
• To provide leadership and support to the other inpatient wards whilst on duty
• To deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients within an agreed framework
• To plan and implement a structured approach to nursing care which takes account of service user choice
• To accurately observe service users in order to assess needs and evaluate progress
• To promote an environment for effective practice, complying with all health and safety requirements
The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week and both full and part time contracts are available.
Ramsey Unit is a 15 bedded mental health unit for those individuals with dementia
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr