Overview
Staff Nurse role at Islet Systems for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This position is located at Salus/Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon.
Job posted details indicate initial posting around August 2025 with standard recruitment messaging.
About Us
Devon Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, along with specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. The Trust is committed to promoting good mental health and wellbeing and to developing a culture of coproduction involving patients, families and carers. We value quality of care, respect, dignity and compassion, and strive for recovery-focused practice. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Part-time and flexible working will be considered where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
We are actively engaging in service improvements, care pathway reviews and increased IT and mobile working to enhance patient experiences and care quality.
Job Details
Job title: Staff Nurse (Mental Health)
Location: Salus / Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Eligibility: Overseas applicants must have UK NMC pin number to be considered
Job Purpose & Responsibilities
* 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
* Have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
* Demonstrate effective leadership and provide advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
* Provide and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, respecting rights, dignity and opportunities for growth.
* Provide cross-cover to other mental health units on the same site when clinically needed.
* Work in line with safeguarding protocols and required training.
* Demonstrate working knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (and updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including DoLS), Care Programme Approach, and NHS and Community Care Act 1990.
* Work to NICE and NMC guidelines and standards; comply with Trust policies and procedures.
Skills, Communication & Relationships
* Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in electronic systems.
* Maintain professional relationships with the multidisciplinary team, carers, families and user groups.
* Liaise with GP, Social Worker, Housing and other professionals.
Planning, Organisation & Leadership
* Act as shift co-ordinator and, when required, act up in the absence of the Ward Manager.
* Supervise others in line with Trust policy.
Care, Documentation & Compliance
* Act as named nurse for a cohort of patients; assess complex needs and update RiO electronic records.
* Provide robust risk assessments and maintain professional practice in line with NMC, government and Trust policies.
* Maintain accurate documentation; engage with electronic recording systems and reporting for continuing care panels, etc.
Professional Development & Policy
* Be aware of national and professional developments; participate in ongoing training and education; demonstrate evidence-based practice and participate in audits/research.
* Promote service improvements and engage in service changes with a positive professional attitude.
Finance, Resources & Supervision
* Follow Trust policies on handling monies and property; manage resources sustainably.
* Provide supervision and appraisals; mentor students; participate in preceptorship for newly qualified staff where appropriate; participate in audits.
Other Tasks
* Demonstrate knowledge of NMC code of conduct; understand government health and social care policy; maintain PREP requirements; report any incidents to Ward Manager/Team Leader; engage in ongoing supervision and professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential: RMN/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration; willingness to complete Trust mandatory courses and relevant physical interventions training (with adjustments if required).
* 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Essential: Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships; ability to assess situations, make decisions, coordinate and organize appropriate responses; ability to risk assess and plan nursing care.
Additional Notes
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure will be required. UK professional registration is required. See NHS Careers for further information.
Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Address: Salus / Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA. Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
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