Staff Nurse

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

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 people's lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Junipers, and our Coombehaven ward at The Cedars, in Exeter.

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 people on our psychiatric intensive care ward that 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.

The Junipers
A state-of-the art, 10 bed psychiatric intensive care unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. Junipers provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

Coombehaven
A 16-bed mixed acute unit set within the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter and provides care for men and women with severe mental health needs.

We're looking for a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse - you may already be working in a psychiatric intensive care setting or have an interest in working in this area. Above all, you will be passionate about providing the highest level of care to the people who use our service.

Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team will mean 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.
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 working.

Interviews
Face to face interviews will take place on Monday 16th November.

About us
We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Essential experience

• Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process

Essential qualifications

• RMN / Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.

Essential knowledge

• 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

• Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and children's safeguarding guidance

Essential skills & abilities

• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
• Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
• Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
• Able to risk assess
• To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties
• To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy
• Work as an effective role model.
• Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way
• Willingness to develop self

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer
Devon Partnership NHS Trust, The Junipers, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5AG
Website:
Contact: Ward Manager Danni Keeley, View email address on meeveem.com

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with the Equality Act 2010.