Band 5 Nurse
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job overview
Francis Willis Unit has a new, exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic Staff Nurse. It is the only low secure unit within Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. It is a 15-bedded male-only low secure unit supporting patients who have a forensic history. The ward is for adults between the ages of 18-65 who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic candidates who have a ‘can do’ attitude. This is an exciting, challenging and opportunistic role which will afford the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team that is focused on delivering high standards of care.
We offer a 24-hour service within our inpatient facilities; therefore, successful candidates will be required to work unsociable hours inclusive of nights, weekends, public holidays and shift patterns. The role requires RRP training and offers self-rostering opportunities for staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 staff nurse who holds pride in providing outstanding and compassionate care towards patients. At Francis Willis Unit, we work within a multidisciplinary team who aim to provide care for patients who have severe and enduring mental illness alongside a forensic history. We work collaboratively to uphold the trust’s purpose, vision and values to enable the best quality care for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants