Job summary
We are looking for a full‑time Senior Staff Nurse to work within Pennine Inpatients. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced and forward‑thinking individual to join the teams at Pendleview.
Main duties of the role
* Provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to inpatient service users.
* Lead to ensure all contacts with service users are recorded promptly, accurately and of a high standard.
* Provide information and participate as requested to assist service development and Clinical Governance requirements, e.g., surveys, audits, etc.
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 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; positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Please state clearly on your application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Details
Date posted: 03 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 351-PEN1030-CPC
Job locations: Ribble A Assessment Ward, Blackpool Teaching Hospital; Blackburn; BB2 3HH
Job description
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. For further information please contact Fiona Lowe, Service Manager on 07971822762 / 01254 613069.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
* On‑going registration with the NMC
* Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development
Person Specification – Knowledge
* Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
* Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
* Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development
Person Specification – Experience
* Supervision and management of staff
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will therefore require a submission for Disclosure 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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ribble A Assessment Ward, Blackpool Teaching Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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