Staff Nurse | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Clitheroe, BB7 9YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic inpatient mental health team at Woodview Hospital.

Our inpatient service provides high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions in a safe, therapeutic environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are committed to delivering person-centred care and promoting recovery, dignity, and respect for all service users.

You will:

Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration

Demonstrate a passion for inpatient mental health care

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and risk management skills

Be committed to continuous professional development

Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply and will be supported through a structured preceptorship programme.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact us using the details provided

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care to patients within the inpatient setting

Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments

Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans

Administer medication in accordance with NMC and Trust policies

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team

Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in ward-based therapeutic activities and interventions

Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive ward environment

What We Offer

Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

Structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses

Opportunities for professional development and further training

Regular clinical supervision

NHS pension scheme and employee benefits

A rewarding role making a meaningful difference in people’s lives

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here:Keeping our workforce well

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

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

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