Job Summary
Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Come and join our new purpose built CAMHS High Intensity/PICU due to open early 2026. We would welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Nurses. The ward will be an 8 bed CAMHS providing innovative and high quality care to young people age 13-18 who are suffering from acute mental illness. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling Service Users to have shorter stays in hospital and to develop clear plans of care. As an RMN nurse you will be working within a supportive team to provide individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach. There will be activities where you will be required to assist in the organisation and be responsible for the safety and well-being of young people.
We offer a fantastic induction programme, preceptorship and mentoring support, access to training in specialist CAMHS interventions and risk assessment. We are a 24-hour service and have a variety of shifts including part time and full time hours to support your needs.
Successful applicants will be invited to a values-based assessment and interview day in Wimborne, Dorset on Thursday 9 October 2025; you will need to be available for the full day if invited.
Main duties of the job
* Establish and develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents, carers and service users.
* Provide sound advice and support to service users and their carers as appropriate in line with professional practice.
* Facilitate and co-facilitate a range of therapeutic and recreational groups and activities designed to support and educate clients both in and outside the unit.
* Undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; it is a condition of employment that you complete all aspects of this course.
* Employment in this post requires an Enhanced DBS check; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
* Applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible.
About Us
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. Our services have high patient and staff satisfaction.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do. We are an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equal opportunities, and authentic collaboration.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted: 02 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference: 152-M149.25
Job locations: Seastone, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8EP
Job Description
Job responsibilities: For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education/Qualifications: RMN, Current NMC registration
Desirable
* ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification
* NVQ Assessor
* Further evidence of professional development and training
Skills/Experience/Knowledge
* Essential: Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of illness
* Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
* Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
* Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
* Working knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
* Basic IT keyboard skills
* Desirable: Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
* Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
* Community Experience
Additional Requirements
* English language skills to a standard enabling full duties
* Fitness to participate in PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires Disclosure to check for previous convictions.
Employer details
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Seastone, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8EP
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