Senior Staff Nurse

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Senior Staff Nurse The closing date is 26 May 2026 Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities To act as a clinically focused Senior Staff Nurse within Inpatient Wards providing support/advice; linking with Matrons and community specialist nurses and pathways. To act in a consultative role for junior staff, supporting the upskilling of staff knowledge and skills. About us These are exciting times for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform in-patient mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives across our communities. The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and in July 2022 became the lead provider for mental health services across the Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, including multi-million pound investment in building new facilities and work‑force models. Job responsibilities To be conversant with and practice within the realms of the 1983 Mental Health To engage in clinical supervision both as a provider and receiver. To be responsible for supporting the maintenance of clinical standards regarding assessment of care needs. Work with the ward managers to ensure equitable use of all resources to support an effective service.

To support the instigation and continuation of CQC standards, infection control standards, National patient safety standards. Person Specification Essential and Desirable NMC professional registration Comprehensive experience of MDT working Experience of inpatient working understanding of mental health disorders Clinical management experience Ability to lead a team Good team player 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. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr