Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £38682.00 to £46580.00
Date posted: 11th July 2025
Closing date: 27th July 2025
We are searching for motivated and innovative Senior Mental Health Practitioners (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) for The Place of Safety, based at Wonford House, working 37.5 hours per week.
We are searching for 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.
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 who are admitted to the Place of Safety (POS), that helps them on their road to recovery. We believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health, to recover independence and return to their local community. This role is on a ward that operates on a 24/7 shift basis.
* Relocation package of up to £8k available (See attached)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) applicants who have completed their preceptorship, 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 also 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 us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity 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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in an inpatient/ assessment service.
* Providing clinical supervision
* Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
* Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy
Knowledge and skills
* An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
* CPA Process
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
* Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
* Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
* Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
* Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Qualifications
* A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification
* Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
* Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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