Staff Nurse
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX2 9HSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Are you looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts? Would you like to be part of a dedicated ...
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
- To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
- To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend and night duty working
- To supervise students and learners
The registered nurse will be responsible for the leadership of the duty shift. Providing leadership and guidance to patients, nursing staff, students and learners, and administrative staff. The service we provide is 24 hours/7 days a week and there is an expectation that the successful applicant will participate in the rota system, which includes weekend and night duty working.
The registered nurse will assist the management team in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audits.
The registered nurse will assist with the clinical supervision of the team, and fulfil the role of Practice Supervisor for students/learners on placement with the team.
The registered nurse will ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all patients, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.
The registered nurse will work within the multi-disciplinary team, with carers, relatives, other services and agencies to promote mental health and wellbeing, independence and community inclusion for all individuals.
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
- Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Able to risk assess
- To attend Mandatory Training for either 5 day or 3 day restraint (as determined by manager/service), Breakaway, Manual Handling etc.
- To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
- Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
- Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance
Experience
Essential: - Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process
Desirable: - Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
- A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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