Job Summary
The Bay Network is recruiting for a Senior Nurse Management role to support The Bay All Age Community Mental Health Service portfolios and the Urgent Care Pathway service lines. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality care across the following teams:
1. Older Adult Mental Health
2. Adult Community Mental Health
3. Home Based Treatment Teams
4. Initial Response Service
5. 136 suites
6. Mental Health Liaison
7. Specific nursing project work to support Director of Nursing and Quality
The post holder will line manage the Community Matrons and work closely with the Associate Director of Operations, Service Managers, and Clinical Leads in the Community Mental Health and Urgent Care Pathway, reporting directly to the Director of Nursing for the Bay Network. The successful applicant will have significant experience in operational and clinical management and be able to demonstrate an approach aligned with the Trust values. There will be excellent continuing professional development opportunities and support and shadowing available to the successful candidate, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Nurse Manager (SNM) has responsibility for the leadership and management of nursing across the Community Mental Health teams; this includes line management of the Matrons and Clinical Leads. The SNM will support the Network Director of Nursing & Quality and work with the Associate Director of Operations for Community Mental Health in all issues relating to nursing within the Community Mental Health services and is an integral part of the senior nurse structure. The SNM will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the Community Management team to lead improvements in nursing, service delivery, and the achievement of organisational priorities. The SNM is responsible for decision-making where practice or service delivery issues arise within the Community Pathways and where cross-locality leadership is required.
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 well-being. 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.
Date posted
11 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY772-MC
Job locations
North Barns
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current professional registration
* Management/Leadership Qualification or equivalent evidence
Knowledge
Essential
* Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks
* Knowledge of the role of partner organisations and demographics
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-registration experience
* Experience of a senior leadership role
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services
* Experience of leading teams through CQC inspections
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional information
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Barns
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr