NHS
Senior Acute Care Nurse
The closing date is 16 January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to work in mental health services. We are looking for an empathetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in acute female inpatient services. This vital role involves interacting with the patients on a daily basis and helping them meet their daily needs.
In addition, the job entails being on the front line of monitoring patients' mental state in order to report this to registered nursing colleagues.
The post is for full time working, which requires working on a rota-based system with rotational nights and bank holidays also a requirement. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory, as full induction to the service, complete with all mandatory training, will be given to the successful applicant.
Once established in post, further opportunities for additional training and career progression can be offered. Excellent remuneration package under Agenda for change including NHS pension and annual leave provision.
Main duties of the job To be clinical leader of the nursing team, providing care for people with severe mental illness and mental health problems.
To provide clinical services that work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust.
To work as part of a team providing a user-focused, accessible and responsive acute nursing service that is safe, supportive and competent for people who experience acute mental health problems.
To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for those who are experiencing acute mental health needs, within agreed limitations.
Patterns of working will be by arrangement and may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and on-call responsibilities.
Provide management supervision to members of the team.
To undertake managerial duties in the absence of the Ward Manager/Clinical Lead.
About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Job 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
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Person Specification Qualifications RMN or RNLD or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice Management Training Certificate in clinical supervision
Experience Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both the community/in-patient. Highly developed clinical reasoning skills. Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health. Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles. Experience of working within mental health care
Skills & Competences Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of information Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patient care, where appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team. Highly motivated and able to engage with service users and carers to improve outcomes Ability to work independently and collectively. Understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to support colleagues move through appropriate process
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.
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We have an exciting opportunity to work in mental health services. We are looking for an empathetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in acute female inpatient services. This vital role involves interacting with the patients on a daily basis and helping them meet their daily needs.
In addition, the job entails being on the front line of monitoring patients' mental state in order to report this to registered nursing colleagues.
The post is for full time working, which requires working on a rota-based system with rotational nights and bank holidays also a requirement. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory, as full induction to the service, complete with all mandatory training, will be given to the successful applicant.
Once established in post, further opportunities for additional training and career progression can be offered. Excellent remuneration package under Agenda for change including NHS pension and annual leave provision.
Main duties of the job To be clinical leader of the nursing team, providing care for people with severe mental illness and mental health problems.
To provide clinical services that work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust.
To work as part of a team providing a user-focused, accessible and responsive acute nursing service that is safe, supportive and competent for people who experience acute mental health problems.
To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for those who are experiencing acute mental health needs, within agreed limitations.
Patterns of working will be by arrangement and may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and on-call responsibilities.
Provide management supervision to members of the team.
To undertake managerial duties in the absence of the Ward Manager/Clinical Lead.
About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Job 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
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Person Specification Qualifications RMN or RNLD or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice Management Training Certificate in clinical supervision
Experience Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both the community/in-patient. Highly developed clinical reasoning skills. Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health. Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles. Experience of working within mental health care
Skills & Competences Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of information Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patient care, where appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team. Highly motivated and able to engage with service users and carers to improve outcomes Ability to work independently and collectively. Understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to support colleagues move through appropriate process
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.
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