Senior Staff Nurse

Inpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a recovery focussed environment. This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing

The post holder will support staff members in the assessment, planning and provision of care in line with national and local nursing and health and safety policy.

The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility demonstrating use of professional skills, knowledge and expertise in the provision of high quality care.

There is an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.

Actively promoting teamwork, respect, kindness and ongoing learning within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.

Demonstrating clinical leadership and oversight in terms of the clinical practice of others.

Delivering Clinical Supervision to Junior Staff, acting as the shift lead and role model, carrying out clinical audits as required.

To have comprehensive knowledge and awareness of clinical SOPs, working closely with nursing team to ensure patient care is reviewed and maintained in line with these.

Providing nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensuring the effective assessment formulation planning and monitoring of care given to inpatient service users ensuring that inpatient service users are receiving high quality care.

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

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification; - On-going registration with the NMC; - Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development

Essential: - 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

Essential: - Supervision and management of staff; - Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; - Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs