Staff Nurse (Adult Mental Health - Inpatient Exeter)

Islet Systems; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter seeks compassionate Staff Nurses to join their Adult Inpatient teams. The role includes delivering high-quality mental health care, supporting recovery-focused plans, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should be registered nurses with experience or a passion for mental health care. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult and/or older persons mental health nursing.
• Knowledge of ordering and administering medications.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the assessment and planning of individual care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.

Skills

Compassionate care

Experienced in mental health

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for mental health care? We are looking for compassionate and motivated Staff Nurses (Band 5) to join our Adult Inpatient teams in Exeter. We have opportunities across three settings: The Junipers (PICU, Wonford House), Russell Clinic (rehabilitation and recovery ward), and Delderfield Ward (The Cedars).

The Junipers is a modern, 10-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) set in the tranquil grounds of Wonford House. We provide specialist, short-term care for men and women with acute and complex mental health needs. Russell Clinic supports people with complex psychosis to rebuild their lives using person-centred care and a range of therapeutic and recovery-focused approaches. Delderfield Ward at The Cedars provides compassionate assessment, care and treatment for adults with significant mental health difficulties, with a strong focus on safety, dignity and recovery.

Whether you\'re newly qualified or experienced, you\'ll be welcomed into a supportive, multidisciplinary team with access to training, development and career progression. You will need excellent communication skills and we are always looking for nurses who are keen to share new ideas and seek improvements.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse working across our Exeter Adult Mental Health Inpatient Wards, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults experiencing acute or complex mental health needs.

• Providing safe, compassionate, and recovery-focused nursing care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supporting the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring therapeutic responses in line with clinical protocols.
• Acting as a named nurse for allocated service users and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Promoting a positive and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and rehabilitation.
• Responding effectively to challenging behaviours using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
• Building strong relationships with service users, families, carers, and community services to support safe discharge planning.
• Contributing to ward activities, clinical discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Managing the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader.
• Participating in the internal rotation system including weekend working.

You\'ll be supported with supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.

About Us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health and learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are committed to promoting good mental health and wellbeing and to delivering high-quality services that are safe and focused on people\'s recovery.

Our values

We recruit individuals who demonstrate the core values of our organisation, including commitment to quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity, and compassion. We aim to bring these values to life in everyday tasks through a friendly and respectful approach, openness to new ideas, and a willingness to challenge ourselves and others.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time and flexible working options are supported where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9369-25-0130

Job locations

• PICU - The Junipers, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AG
• Delderfield Ward, The Cedars, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5SN
• Russell Clinic, Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential: Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process.

Knowledge – Essential: Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications; knowledge of possible side effects of medication; knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates); knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.

Desirable: Knowledge and skills in providing supervision; understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health; knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance.

Skills & Abilities – Essential: Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies; ability to engage in and lead MDT meetings; ability to assess situations, make decisions, coordinate and organise appropriate responses; maintain personal boundaries; risk assessment; ability to work within ward shift rotations including nights; adherence to Data Protection and Confidentiality policies; ability to model best practice; promote effective service delivery and positive change; willingness to develop self.

Qualifications – Essential: Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability) with current UK NMC registration or pending.

Preferred Area – Please list your preferred team in order: Russell Clinic, PICU, Delderfield.

UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Additional information – UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details – Devon Partnership NHS Trust, PICU - The Junipers, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AG. Employer website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/