Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a Matron to join our inpatient team within the Learning Disabilities and Autism care group. LSCFT Learning Disability Inpatient Services are currently based at Whalley near Clitheroe, and this post will support the delivery of this service and the mobilisation and delivery of the new 14-bed inpatient facility (Water Meadow View) in Wittingham at the Guild Park site. As part of the development of Water Meadow View, our new state-of-the-art 14-bed facility for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health, you will be a key member of the mobilisation project team and take the lead on specific work streams, recruitment, and operating procedure development. One of the Trust's aims is to deliver the best possible care to our patients, and this new inpatient unit will do just that. Water Meadow View will offer clinical excellence, support, and safety, with patient-centred care at the heart. Main Duties of the Job
LSCFT's specialist learning disability inpatient services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. This post supports the delivery of the inpatient facility and crisis model, providing leadership to professional and direct care staff, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered to patients on all wards, that staff teams are engaged and compliant with key aspects of workforce management (supervision, training, etc.), and that patients' care plans and other related documentation are kept continually up to date and accurate. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the delivery of key improvement actions required in the service and in preparing for regulator visits to ensure the service is presented in the most positive way. Matrons must be clinically up to date and credible/have clinical skills expecting others to perform and be passionate about driving up clinical and professional standards. Lead on quality agenda within the clinical environment. 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. Job Responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities. Degree or demonstrable evidence of study at a higher level. Evidence of CPD and study at a higher level. Knowledge
Sound understanding of contemporary learning disability, physical health, and mental health national, regional, and local strategies. Experience
Senior Nurse role within an inpatient Learning Disability setting. Working within a learning disability inpatient setting for a minimum of 2 years in a senior role. Worked with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness and behaviours that can present as challenging at times. Skills
Leadership skills; excellent communicator with an ability to communicate. Commitment to ongoing personal development. Enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a management team. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Matron to join our inpatient team within the Learning Disabilities and Autism care group. LSCFT Learning Disability Inpatient Services are currently based at Whalley near Clitheroe, and this post will support the delivery of this service and the mobilisation and delivery of the new 14-bed inpatient facility (Water Meadow View) in Wittingham at the Guild Park site. As part of the development of Water Meadow View, our new state-of-the-art 14-bed facility for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health, you will be a key member of the mobilisation project team and take the lead on specific work streams, recruitment, and operating procedure development. One of the Trust's aims is to deliver the best possible care to our patients, and this new inpatient unit will do just that. Water Meadow View will offer clinical excellence, support, and safety, with patient-centred care at the heart. Main Duties of the Job
LSCFT's specialist learning disability inpatient services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. This post supports the delivery of the inpatient facility and crisis model, providing leadership to professional and direct care staff, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered to patients on all wards, that staff teams are engaged and compliant with key aspects of workforce management (supervision, training, etc.), and that patients' care plans and other related documentation are kept continually up to date and accurate. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for the delivery of key improvement actions required in the service and in preparing for regulator visits to ensure the service is presented in the most positive way. Matrons must be clinically up to date and credible/have clinical skills expecting others to perform and be passionate about driving up clinical and professional standards. Lead on quality agenda within the clinical environment. 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. Job Responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities. Degree or demonstrable evidence of study at a higher level. Evidence of CPD and study at a higher level. Knowledge
Sound understanding of contemporary learning disability, physical health, and mental health national, regional, and local strategies. Experience
Senior Nurse role within an inpatient Learning Disability setting. Working within a learning disability inpatient setting for a minimum of 2 years in a senior role. Worked with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness and behaviours that can present as challenging at times. Skills
Leadership skills; excellent communicator with an ability to communicate. Commitment to ongoing personal development. Enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a management team. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata.
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