Registered Mental Health Nurse

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you someone 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 team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

An exciting opportunity for Registered Mental Health Nurses has arisen to join our 8 bedded, Intensive Inpatient Rehabilitation ward- Ocean view, based at North Devon District hospital, Barnstaple. This will form part of the North Devon rehabilitation and recovery service.

We are seeking full time and part time, band 5 RMNs (Newly qualified applicants welcome to apply) to join the team which comprises a full Multi- Disciplinary range of staff. This includes Occupational therapists, band 4 OTAs, psychology input, activities workers, physical activities support workers and peer support workers.

This will be a new service which will offer a range of training in evidence based skills to enable to the successful applicants to bring knowledge and skills to their interventions. The focus of the service will be to support recovery, provide hope and rehabilitation by delivering the intensive inpatient component of the care pathway to people with complex severe mental illness.

Relocation Package of up to £8k Available

Eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme

Main duties of the job

The role of the band 5 staff nurse will include full psychosocial assessments, promotion of social inclusion, development of independence, and maximising social, functional and self-management skills. There will be an expectation to enhance the involvement of, and provide support for family, friends and carers to ensure the team works in partnership wherever possible.

The environment of Ocean view is light, spacious and outside has a lovely garden area which we plan to develop into a suitable space to provide meaningful activities for our client group whilst engaging with nature. The will be a strong focus on physical health within the team.

The role will include rotation to nights and weekends, regular supervision opportunities and you will be working alongside colleagues who are highly skilled and experienced.

We welcome applications from RMNs with at least a years experience and those who have completed their preceptorship.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0180-1

Job locations

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Knowledge

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

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills.
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings
Ability to assess situations, make decisions, coordinate and organise appropriate responses.
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
Able to risk assess
To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment
Be able to work as part of a team.
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 of RiO electronic case notes

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)

Person Specification

Knowledge

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

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills.
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings
Ability to assess situations, make decisions, coordinate and organise appropriate responses.
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
Able to risk assess
To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment
Be able to work as part of a team.
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 of RiO electronic case notes

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)

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.