Overview
We are searching for a motivated and innovative Clinical Team Leader (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) for The Junipers Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. This role is on a ward that operates on a 24/7 shift basis. You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills, experience and leadership to help define and deliver a package of care to people on one of our mixed gender wards that helps them on their road to recovery.
We are seeking motivated and innovative qualified professionals across all our adult inpatient services in Devon. Join us and you will play a central role within committed and dynamic teams that are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives.
* Relocation package of up to £8k available
* Refer a Friend Scheme applies
Main duties
We are looking for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) applicants who have completed their preceptorship and mentorship, have experience at Band 5 working with adults with mental health problems, and are able to lead a team, work creatively and effectively in the clinical environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, supervision, clinical practice, service development, risk assessment and risk management. We are seeking nurses who are friendly, approachable, compassionate and motivated with good communication skills. If you are committed to providing person-centred care with a sound knowledge of best practice within an Adult Inpatient Service, this could be the opportunity for you.
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 recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation, including commitment to quality of care, improving lives, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We aim to embody these values in everyday tasks by giving a smile, making time for people, challenging ourselves and others, and being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer; applications are encouraged from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9369-25-0738
Job locations
The Junipers
Dryden Road
Exeter
EX2 5AG
Job description
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience – Essential
* Substantial post-registration experience
* Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
* Experience working within an MDT
* Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
* Experience of managing staff
* Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Qualifications – Essential
* A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
* Evidence of PREP
Desirable
* Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
Knowledge, skills and abilities – Essential
* An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
* CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
* Communication and Working Relationship Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Basic computer skills
* Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
* Analytical & Judgemental Skills
* Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
* Effectively manage admission/discharges
* Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
* Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
* Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
* Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
* Ability to work flexibly
* Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint
Certificate of Sponsorship requirements and UK registration details are included as part of the eligibility criteria.
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