Staff Nurse

• 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?

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 youll 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.

Were 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 were 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

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

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0826

Job locations

The Junipers

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5AG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

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
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

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
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 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 .

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Junipers

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Junipers

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

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
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 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