Senior Staff Nurse
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Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Senior Nurse within the Chorley inpatient service.
The successful candidate will commit to the Trainee Senior Nurse (TSN) development programme and will be supported through this programme by Senior Nursing Staff, Ward Manager and Practice Development Team. The 6 month TSN programme sets clear development actions and goals to enhance the skills and experience of Registered Nurses, for the benefit of individuals, teams, patient and carer experience.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.
You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting the Ward Manager to implement local and national strategy and initiatives.
You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.
The successful post holder will be expected to rotate across the Chorley Wards, meeting the needs of the service, and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
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 a range of 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, 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Details
Date posted
02 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN922-MT
Job locations
Worden Ward, Chorley Hospital
Chorley
PR7 1PP
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Worden Ward, Chorley Hospital
Chorley
PR7 1PP
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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