Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen on Shakespeare ward at the Harbour for highly motivated and professional RMN to join the wards as band 6 clinical lead. In coming into this roles, the the successful candidates will join an already established leadership team, and will have opportunity to further develop their leadership skills in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will bring excellent role modelling skills, a passion for supporting and developing junior colleagues, including student nurses and preceptors, and they should have a keen interest in quality improvement projects that can lead to improvements in patient care and staff wellbeing.
You should bring with you experience of nursing people with acute mental health needs, as well as some experience of providing high quality supervision, an awareness of not just how to complete an audit but what to do with the the data an audit provides us with, and be keen to develop your own skills once in post.
Main duties of the jobInpatient wards and units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users and patients and carers, in in a recovery focussed environment. This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder will support staff members in the assessment, planning and provision of care in line with national and local nursing and health and safety policy. The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility demonstrating use of professional skills, knowledge and expertise in the the provision of of high quality care. There is an an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.
About usLSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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DetailsDate posted: 31 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-FYL777-SRP
Job locations: The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward
Windmill Rise
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details on this vacancy please review the the attached job description and person specification.
Job responsibilitiesFor more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification.
- Post graduate qualification or experience.
- Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development.
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983.
- Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs.
- Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals.
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification.
- Post graduate qualification or experience.
- Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development.
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983.
- Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs.
- Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward
Windmill Rise
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward
Windmill Rise
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager
Jennifer Bird
jennifer.bird@lscft.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 31 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-FYL777-SRP
Job locations: The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward
Windmill Rise
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
