- Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK\'s most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
- Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people’s lives and enjoy a better future?
Job Summary
We are seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) for our Specialist Eating Disorders Unit in Exeter, Devon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and passionate team at the Haldon Unit, a 10‑bed unit that operates on a 24/7 shift basis.
Role
As a Band 5 RMN you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, working flexibly within a 24‑hour, 7‑day rota. The role offers the chance to develop clinical leadership skills as the Nurse in Charge, support patients at mealtimes, and learn additional clinical skills such as NG feeding.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate patient care in a 24/7 environment.
- Demonstrate sound clinical decision‑making and lead the ward as Nurse in Charge when required.
- Support and supervise junior staff through direct supervision and shift leading.
- Attend newly designed eating disorder induction to expand knowledge and skills.
- Work flexibly, participating in the internal 24‑hour, 7‑day a week rota.
- Collaborate effectively with a multi‑disciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
- Experience working as a Band 5 RMN.
- Willingness to complete Trust mandatory courses, including Physical Interventions training (adjustments considered if required).
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with an eating disorder.
Job Details
- Band: 5
- Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year plus unsocial enhancements for weekends and nights.
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
- Location: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
- Reference number: C9369-26-0954-2
Employer
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
About Us
We provide mental health, learning disability, neurodiversity and specialist services for the wider south west region and nationally. Our values are commitment to quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity and compassion. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all communities, including those with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and encourage applications from all protected characteristics.
