Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is seeking an Inpatient Senior Nurse role within the Forensic Inpatient Service based at Guild Lodge.
Are you compassionate, inclusive, with a can‑do approach to changing the way in which we work to have positive outcomes for those we care for? Are you a leader who engages others well to get the best out of them and looking to work within a supportive Leadership Team? If yes, then we could have the position for you, in return for your skills, experience and drive for high quality care you will receive continued support and development.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the inpatient hospital model, providing leadership to professional and direct care staff.
- Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence on wards, to whom patients and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- Cover night shifts predominantly with expectations to rotate onto days when required, ensuring 24-hour clinical leadership and expertise cover.
- Maintain clinical competence and keep up to date with current practice, ensuring others perform at a high standard.
- Drive improvement of clinical and professional standards within the forensic inpatient service.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should be clinically up to date, hold a current nursing registration and possess the leadership and clinical skills required to oversee a forensic inpatient unit. Previous forensic or inpatient nursing experience is desirable.
Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT 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 backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role.
Wellbeing and Flexible Working
LSCFT supports flexible working; we consider term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time. The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work. You may wish to explore our full wellbeing offer.
Application Information
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026.
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