Senior Nurse - Out of Hours
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2235 (68% match) is an eligible occupation, and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust assigned 53 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2235 (Registered mental health nurses) · 68% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 16% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 6% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2235 Registered mental health nurses Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 you, in return for your skills, experience and drive for high quality care you will receive continued support and development.
The inpatient units are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder supports the delivery of the inpatient hospital model providing leadership to professional and direct care staff.
The post holder will be expected to cover night shifts predominantly but there will be an expectation to rotate onto days when required. This shift pattern will support and compliment the team to ensure 24 hours clinical leadership and expertise cover is provided. As a senior nurse you will support our Forensic inpatient service.
The senior nurse will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence on wards, to whom patients and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
The Senior nurse must be clinically up to date and creditable/have clinical skills expecting others to perform and passionate about driving up clinical and professional standards
An enhanced DBS disclosure must be undertaken for this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Jason Drake on 01772 406643 or Sam Ferguson on 01772 520147
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, 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
LSCFT support 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 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.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Drake Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01772 406643
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered mental health nurses (SOC 2235) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £32,240–48,256
- Median £39,260
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust assigned 53 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.