Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the well established Section 136 Health Based Place of Safety team, based at Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital. The Health Based Place of Safety cares for patients who have been detained on Section 136 or Section 135 of the Mental Health Act. Main duties of the job A passionate, empathic and resilient personality is essential, along with positive and collaborative teamwork skills in order to maintain a safe and positive culture that promotes patient recovery. The successful applicant will be expected to work a pattern of both days and nights to cover this 24 hours a day 7 days a week service. 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. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN2232-CPC Job locations Chorley- 136 Suite Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health with experience since qualifying On-going registration with appropriate Professional Body Knowledge Essential Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health Experience Essential Post Graduate experience Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure Experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care needs Skills Essential Developed clinical skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice Can demonstrate the ability to manage change and have an understanding and awareness of the NHS Plan An ability to understand how research and audits effect and benefit inpatient clinical practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health with experience since qualifying On-going registration with appropriate Professional Body Knowledge Essential Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health Experience Essential Post Graduate experience Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure Experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care needs Skills Essential Developed clinical skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice Can demonstrate the ability to manage change and have an understanding and awareness of the NHS Plan An ability to understand how research and audits effect and benefit inpatient clinical practice 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Chorley- 136 Suite Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)