Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 28 November 2025

Job summary

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

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse to join our team on Rougemont Ward.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to the people that use our service, which helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

Rougemont Ward is a 16 bedded functional mental health ward for male and female older adults, based at Franklyn Hospital, in Exeter.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse - you may already be working with older adults or have an interest in working in this area. Above all, you will be passionate about providing the highest levels of care to the people who use our service.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team means that you'll need excellent communication skills and we're always on the look-out for nurses who are keen to share new ideas and seek out areas of improvement.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

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.

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

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata (19.75 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9369-25-0868

Job locations

Rougemont Ward

Franklyn Hospital

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

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)

Person Specification

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)

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.