Staff Nurse (RMN)
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH13 7LN
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
We are seeking enthusiasticBand 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated team on Seaview Ward, a 14-bed mixed-sex acute admissions ward...
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on Seaview Ward, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning and risk management.
- Support patients in their recovery journey through therapeutic engagement and intervention.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and community services.
- Promote patient safety, dignity and positive outcomes throughout admission and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
We are committed to supporting your professional development from day one. All new team members receive a comprehensive induction programme, and newly qualified nurses will benefit from our structured Preceptorship Programme.
You'll need strong clinical skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. In return, you'll gain experience that will significantly enhance your professional confidence and career progression.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Preceptorship or working towards it
- Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly
- Ability to supervise other staff
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students
Information Technology
Essential
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised
- Ability to work in a team and positively influence others
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead self effectively
Additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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