The Band 5 Staff Nurse joins the inpatient mental health team at Woodview Hospital, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The role provides nursing care for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties, including assessment, care planning and recovery-focused support within a multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified nurses are welcome and receive structured preceptorship; part-time, term-time, compressed-hours and flexi-time arrangements may be considered. The role requires a mental health or learning disability nursing qualification and current NMC registration.
What the job involves
- Provide safe, effective nursing care to inpatients
- Complete mental health and risk assessments
- Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans
- Administer medication in line with NMC and Trust policies
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice
- Keep accurate, timely clinical records
- Take part in ward therapeutic activities and interventions
- Help maintain a safe, supportive ward environment
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health or Learning Disability
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical practice
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatments, recovery principles and person-centred care
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Programme Approach
- Working knowledge of physical health conditions and their complications for people experiencing mental ill health
- Excellent communication, listening, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Sound clinical judgement and risk management skills; able to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
- Commitment to inpatient mental health care, person-centred practice and continuing professional development
What’s offered
- Structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses
- Professional development and further training
- Regular clinical supervision
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee benefits
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered
- Wellbeing resources, tools and support
- Supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team
Staff Nurse in Whalley employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
