Senior Staff Nurse

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health trust as a Registered Nurse in an exciting new Learning Disability and Autism Unit. This role involves leadership within a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care and treatment to individuals with complex needs. You will play a crucial part in promoting mental health and well-being while supporting the development of future nursing professionals. A commitment to patient care standards and a collaborative approach are essential.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career progression support

Inclusive employer

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience with learning disabilities or autism.
• Experience in a Band 5 acute inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inpatient unit and nursing team.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care and adherence to policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Mental Health / RNLD Nursing qualification

Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training

Job description

Location: Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Salary: £37338.00 to £44962.00
Date posted: 9th June 2025
Closing date: 20th June 2025

Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respectedmental health and learning disability trusts?

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making adifference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

An exciting opportunityto join the team initially at the new Regional LearningDisability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid-2025.

The job offers a challenging yet rewardingenvironment with opportunities to consistently learn.

The LDAU provides high quality care andtreatment for people who have learning disabilities and/or autism, with complex mental healthneeds. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support theassessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability and/or autism on the unit.

We are committed to the ongoing training anddevelopment of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for careerprogression.

The new regionalservice based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with alearning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will bestate of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence

Main duties of the job

The registered nurse will be responsible for theleadership and management of the inpatient unit, nursing, students,administrative and ancillary staff over a span of duty, assisting in themanagement and clinical supervision of the nurse team, and manage the unit inthe absence of the service manager. Work a 24 hour flexible rota.

Work within NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards,to be aware of and work within all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Towork in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times. To be aproactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team To demonstrate aworking knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983(including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation ofLiberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service andCommunity Care Act 1990.

To assist the Service Managerin setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice,supervision and audit.

Deputise for the servicemanager in their absence.

To ensure thedelivery of high standards of nursing care to all patients, in accordance withevidence based professional practice and trust policies.

Work within the multi-disciplinary team, withcarers, relatives, other services and agencies to promote mental health andwellbeing, independence and community inclusion for all individuals.

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

Duties andResponsibilities

• To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals andother stakeholders, maintaining effective communication that benefits thepatients wellbeing.
• Liaise with carers, families and advocacy groupsand representatives.
• Ability to understand complex facts or situations,requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options and data.
• Identifying trends / themes from data to inform careplans, positive proactive support plans and inform MDT decision-making.
• Coordinate and lead shifts.
• Deputise for the service manager in their absence.
• Lead and supervise others, undertake annual career conversations andmanage absence.
• Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidencebased treatments / interventions.
• Participate in training and development of junior staff within theclinical environment.
• Monitoring of clinical work.
• To develop the team to maximise skills.
• To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks, taking intoconsideration the skills and Banding of staff members.
• Produce staffing rotas, taking intoconsideration budgetary requirements, skill/gender mix to meet clinical need andensure safe staffing ratios in line with Trust policy.
• Support the team to implement the PositiveBehavioural Support Model and the active support element.
• Facilitate the core teams to drive the delivery ofcare.
• Ensure that plans of care are implemented and reviewed as part of on-goingassessment.
• Ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by therelevant staff.
• Ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct andother professional guidelines and National legislation / guidance.
• To work with the service Manager to review, update and implement standardsand policies for use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in on-going training and education.
• Keep up to date on relevant Government and local policy and guidance inrelation to best practice for learning disability and complex distressedbehaviour.
• Promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.
• Explore innovative ways of deliveringand improving patient care.
• Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effectiveuse of staff, supplies, equipment and services.
• Provide supervision and career conversations for Registered Nursingstaff.
• Provide direct management of identified junior staff (taking account ofHR policies, including staff welfare, capability and maximising attendance).
• Demonstrate effective leadership / management skills.
• Participate in the role of Practice Assessor / Supervisor to students.
• Participate in audits / quality improvement projects.
• Develop and empower junior staff withinthe team.
• To ensure accurate clinical documentation, both written and electronicare in line with Trust policy and professional requirements (NMC).
• Usenecessary electronic patient records required for administration.
• Undertake surveys or audits as required.
• Contribute to researchprojects when appropriate.
• To contributeto the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for individuals, staff andvisitors to the unit.
• To take onresponsibility for duties assigned by Line Manager.
• The postholder should ensure their fitness to undertake the post and demonstrate theyhave completed the level of general training and personal safety trainingappropriate to their role and work area, and keep this training up-to-date.
• If the abilityto perform Physical Intervention Techniques or Conflict Management is arequirement of the role, the post holder must declare physical fitness toundertake such a role.
• The postholder should act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they havereason to believe that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake theduties within their job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A professional degree level Mental Health / RNLD Nursing qualification and registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training undertaken.

Experience

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability / autistic people.
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting.
• Experience working within an MDT.
• Clinical Supervision and Practice Assessor / Supervisor Experience. Experience of managing staff / have undertaken management and leadership course (or willingness to work towards).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and use of mobile technology (iPad).
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, patients, families and carers.
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
• 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.

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.

The Brook, Learning Disability and Autism Unit (LDAU)