Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Dova Acute Mental Health Ward
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Are you a compassionate, motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to develop your career within a supportive and dynamic acute inpatient environment?
About the Role
Dova Unit is a busy acute mixed-sex mental health ward delivering assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care while supporting individuals through some of their most challenging life experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in acute mental health crises
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and contributing to care planning
- Managing a named nurse caseload and coordinating patient care throughout admission
- Administering and monitoring medication in line with Trust policies
- Supporting patients in their recovery journey and promoting independence
- Developing therapeutic relationships with patients, carers, and families
- Collaborating within the multidisciplinary team (psychiatric, psychological, occupational therapy, social work, and peer support staff)
- Contributing to risk assessment, risk management, and safeguarding processes
- Supporting junior staff, students, and new team members
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation via electronic patient records
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About Us
The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is proud of its culture of diversity and inclusion, recognising how varied backgrounds create a creative and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in mental health services:
- Members of ethnic minorities
- Individuals with lived experience in mental health or learning disabilities
- LGBTQ+ staff
- People from diverse age or disability groups
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Our commitment to reflecting the communities we serve means we particularly welcome applications from those who can bring additional perspectives.
At LSCFT, flexible working is strongly supported to ensure a sustainable and fulfilling career. We consider various arrangements such as term-time, part-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.
Employee Wellbeing & Support
Our team focuses on work-life balance and employees’ wellbeing, offering a comprehensive support package including:
- Guidance on mental health and work-related stress management
- Access to counselling, peer support, and collaboration with external providers
- Career development and training opportunities
For more details, visit: Keeping our workforce well
Contact for Further Information
Name: Sam Woolveridge Job Title: Recruiting Manager Email: Samantha.Woolveridge@lscft.nhs.uk
Informal visits and discussions are always welcome.
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