Band 6 senior acute care nurse post on Brant Ward at Witham Court, run by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The work centres on inpatient nursing for older adults with complex acute mental health needs, from assessment and risk planning to supporting admission, treatment and discharge. It is a senior role within a 24-hour, seven-day service, combining shift leadership with supervision of colleagues and students. Entry requires NMC registration as an RMN, RNLD or RN, or an equivalent degree, plus a degree-level mentorship module.
What the job involves
- Provide safe, effective and compassionate inpatient nursing care to older adults with acute mental health difficulties, working with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- Undertake nursing and risk assessments, and develop, implement and evaluate person-centred care and risk management plans
- Deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, autonomy and wellbeing
- Coordinate shifts and provide clinical leadership, supporting staff to prioritise care and maintain safe ward practice
- Coordinate named-nurse care, contribute to clinical reviews, and support admission, treatment and discharge planning
- Provide supervision and guidance to colleagues and students within delegated responsibilities
- Support the Ward Manager with delegated operational duties, clinical standards, audit, governance and service improvement
- Promote reducing restrictive practice, and recognise, respond to and escal…
- Assess carers' and families' needs and develop, implement and review support programmes
- Delegate aspects of treatment plans while retaining overall responsibility for patient care, where appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely records and effective handovers
- Work flexibly within a 24-hour, seven-day inpatient service and practise in line with NMC codes and Trust policies
What’s required
Qualifications
- RMN, RNLD or RN first-level NMC registration, or a degree or equivalent
- Mentorship module at degree level
- Evidence of specialised continuing professional training at degree level in clinical practice
Experience
- Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs, or clear evidence of substantial experience with people in crisis whose skills transfer to community or inpatient settings
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills
- Sound knowledge of clinical and risk assessment
- Understanding of information governance principles
- Supportive and sensitive communication with patients, carers and staff
- Ability to lead a clinical team
Other
- Delegation while retaining overall responsibility for patient care, where appropriate
- Highly motivated, engaging service users and carers to improve outcomes
- Works independently and collectively
- Understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to support colleagues through the process
Nice to have
- Certificate in clinical supervision
- Management training
- Experience of working in NHS mental health care
What’s offered
- Options for flexible working
- Wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions
- Access to active staff networks and a diversity-focused culture
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
