Overview
Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand-new purpose built 8 bed High Intensity Environment/PICU opening in 2026 at Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. If you are a registered Mental Health Nurse either with CAMHS experience or looking to gain, we would love to hear from you! We would also welcome newly qualified nurses as we offer a fantastic preceptorship programme.
Role Summary
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will work directly with young people and their families providing a range of assessments and therapeutic work, adopting the Thrive framework. Our aim is to provide outstanding care, promoting recovery and wellbeing in a modern, purpose-built setting to make a difference and have a positive change on the lives of young people. We invest in supporting and developing our nurses. Supervision from a Clinical Team Lead will be provided and training will be arranged where needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach.
* Work in accordance with the Trust Clinical Governance programme informing Senior Clinical Nurse when changes occur in circumstances that affect standards of care.
* Participate in all activities within the unit, including food preparation and supervision of meals.
* Assist in organising outside activities in line with the Clinical Risk policy and be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of young people on external activities.
* Develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents/carers and service users, giving sound advice and support to service users and their carers as appropriate in line with professional practice.
* Undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; completion of all aspects of this course is a condition of employment.
Shift Patterns
* Early – 07:00 to 15:00
* Late – 12:00 to 20:00
* Twilight – 16:00 to 00:00
* Nights (enhanced pay) – 19:30 to 07:30
Employment Details
The Staff Nurse role is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week for a 24-hour service. Part-time applicants (22.5 hours) will be considered. Supervisory support and training will be arranged as needed. This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be a registered Mental Health Nurse, with CAMHS experience preferred but not mandatory. Newly qualified nurses may apply and will be offered preceptorship. Current Healthcare worker sponsorship in the UK is not accepted.
Our Trust
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 value diversity and inclusivity and are committed to equal opportunities.
To Apply
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in the attached job description and person specification. For further information or a ward tour, contact Rebecca Matoug, Ward Manager at Rebecca.matoug@nhs.net.
Application Close Date
This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.
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