Registered Mental Health Nurse (Rmn)

Step One Charity; West Alvington; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Step One Charity in Newton Abbot is seeking a dedicated nurse to take a lead role in delivering comprehensive recovery for people using our services. You will work with and support other team members to ensure high standards of practice and take responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.

You will assess care needs, develop and evaluate individual care plans, provide a named nurse role, promote quality of service, and participate in the internal

Responsabilités

• To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
• To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
• To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
• To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
• To engage actively in required training.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
• To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
• To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Description du poste

Location: Newton Abbot
Closing date: 2026-11-06
Salary: 32073.00 - 37188.00
Looking for a career where you can make a real difference in your community? That's exactly what we do here at Step One Charity.
Step One is a registered charity with over 85 years' experience supporting people across Devon with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity. As a unique provider in the region, we offer a comprehensive range of mental health support services. Our holistic approach considers each individual as a whole, addressing the wider factors that could be affecting their mental health, their ability to work, or opportunities to be part of their community.
Motivated by seeing people progress, Step One makes a real difference in the lives of more than 1,000 individuals each year.

Role Summary

To take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.

Main Purpose

• To assess care needs and 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 the manager/clinical lead.
• To participate in the internal rotation system, including weekend working.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
• To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
• To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
• To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
• To engage actively in required training.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
• To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
• To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Please note Step One has the right to close this vacancy early if necessary.

The salary range advertised is dependent on experience.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about current opportunities with Step One Charity. Following consideration of applications, we will invite selected candidates for a formal interview.

Please note:

• Step One is not able to provide sponsorship for roles and applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Step One is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those they care for and support. The successful applicant will need to complete a criminal records self-declaration, a criminal record check (DBS) and two satisfactory references will be needed (including from your most recent employer).
• Step One is an equal opportunity employer. This means that whilst seeking employment or during employment within the organisation, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
• We are committed to taking positive action as a Disability Confident Employer. If you find your meet the essential criteria in the person specification for a role, and identify yourself as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 definition, you'll be guaranteed a first round interview.
• It is important to note that the Disability Confident Scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

From all Step One staff, volunteers and service users – thank you for showing interest in what we do and we wish you all the best.