Senior Staff Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager
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SOC 2235 (100% 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.
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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 |
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 an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for your next challenge ?
We are looking for a dedicated compassionate and motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our busy inpatient mental health ward. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality person centred care and supporting patients through what can be one of the most challenging period of their lives.
Chorley Inpatient Unit consists of 3 wards and a 136 suite. Worden Ward is a 15 bedded Male Assessment and Treatment ward, Duxbury Ward is a 15 bedded Female Assessment and Treatment Ward, and Avenham Ward is a 6 bedded Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Ward.
The Inpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a person centred 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 provision of high quality care. The post holder will adopt integral role in the development of junior staff and quality improvement to enhance patient, carer and staff experience. There is an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.
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 service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive wor
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Hilton Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01772 520782
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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.