Staff Nurse - Mental Health

Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Ramsey unit in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care during acute phases of mental health illness. Candidates should possess an RNMH qualification, ongoing NMC registration, and demonstrate experience in mental health care and professional development. This is a part-time, permanent position with shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week, offering a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per year.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and ongoing registration with the NMC.
• The individual should show evidence of continuous professional development.
• Post graduate experience in a mental health setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Provide high standard care in acute mental health settings.
• Take on roles such as shift leader and named nurse.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding mental health conditions

Understanding physical health conditions

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification (RNMH & RNLD)

Ongoing registration with the NMC

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job Summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Mental Health Services – Ramsey unit – Dane Garth – Barrow-in-Furness.

We are excited to advertise for a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join the team on Ramsey unit, Dane Garth. As a staff nurse you will work alongside the multi‑disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to those individuals who are within the most acute phase of illness; ensuring that all aspects of care are delivered.

You will need effective communication skills and will be required to take on the roles of shift leader and named nurse. You will be regularly supported and supervised by a senior member of staff and a preceptorship is available if required. We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week. Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.

If you are not invited to interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that you have been unsuccessful, as it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful candidates. It is important that applicants log in to the website and check their Trac account regularly to read and respond to any emails. If you do not have regular access to email/internet please advise the team of suitable contact details.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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 partners in 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: 17 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 351-BAY850-CLK-A

Job locations: Ramsey Unit, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF

Job description

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification (RNMH & RNLD).
• Ongoing registration with the NMC.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and treatments.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and complications that can arise in patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

• Post Graduate experience.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team structure.
• Experience assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ramsey Unit, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF

Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/