Mental Health Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in England is looking for compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurses to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing treatment to adults with eating disorders on an inpatient unit. Candidates must be NMC registered or about to qualify, with a strong emphasis on empathy and patient care. The Trust offers continuous training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Annual appraisal

Clinical supervision

Preceptorship for newly qualified

Qualifications

• NMC registered or soon to qualify.
• Experience in mental health settings is desirable.
• Awareness of the special requirements of the client group.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to holistic treatment and care of patients.
• Support the Service and Ward Manager.
• Work on the inpatient unit and may lead shifts.
• Evaluate risks and ensure health and safety.
• Provide mentorship and clinical supervision.

Skills

Compassion

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Empathy towards patients with eating disorders

Clinical supervision skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS) - 10-bed inpatient unit

We are looking to recruit compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMHN's) to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering treatment and care to adults with eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to holistic treatment and care of patients, assisting their recovery and maintaining clear, accurate written records.
• Support the Service and Ward Manager to deliver the best available evidence-based treatment, including nasogastric tube feeding.
• Work predominantly on the inpatient unit but may be required to support across the day service; at times, you will be the nurse in charge of the shift.
• Remain calm under pressure, prioritise, delegate and escalate as required, in line with policy.
• Contribute to health, safety, and security of individuals and their environment and evaluate the risk of harm, abuse and failure to protect.
• Assist with inductions of staff and students; contribute to mentorship/preceptor/NVQ assessors training.
• Provide clinical supervision to band 3 and 4 staff within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be NMC registered or soon to qualify.
• Experience of caring for people with eating disorders in a mental health setting is desirable; empathy towards those who have an eating disorder is essential.
• Be aware of the special requirements of working with this client group in areas of understanding, boundaries, and consistency.
• To enable the role, employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• This post currently cannot accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Additional Information

The inpatient unit is open 24/7, 365 days a year, with a shift system to support treatment and care around the clock. The Trust is committed to development via training opportunities, an annual appraisal, and clinical supervision. Preceptorship will be offered for those newly qualified.

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, with 7,000 staff and a strong focus on equal opportunities and diversity.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects these criteria by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Note: This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.