Staff Nurse RMN

Dorset Healthcare; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Poole is looking for a compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their specialized dementia ward. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to older people living with dementia. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as leadership ability. The position offers a supportive work environment, extensive training opportunities, and flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave rising to 33

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Free training and career coaching

Staff networks for employee voice

Relocation costs where applicable

Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in dementia care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience providing mentorship and support to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients.
• Assess patients' care needs and develop care programs.
• Advise patients and carers on care-related issues.
• Implement health improvement programs in various settings.
• Mentor students and junior staff within the team.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Assessment skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with initiative

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

St Brelades Ward at Alderney Hospital is a specialist male dementia ward, providing high-quality, person-centred care for individuals experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). We are currently recruiting a Registered Nurse to cover maternity leave who is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a supportive and dynamic team.

We are looking for an individual who can provide confident shift leadership, work collaboratively, and bring excellent communication, assessment, and problem‑solving skills. A caring, compassionate attitude and the ability to work with initiative are essential for this role.

What we offer

• A comprehensive and structured induction and training programme.
• Supportive Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses.
• Dedicated career development pathways and CPD opportunities.
• Monthly pay with enhancements for night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.

What you need to do

• To provide a high quality person‑centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
• To undertake assessment of patients/service users care needs, and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi‑disciplinary care team.
• To provide advice to patients/service users and carers regarding their care.
• To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• This is a fixed‑term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
• Rotas are managed electronically with a minimum of six weeks' notice.
• Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced RMN, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering specialist dementia care. Come join us and be part of something truly meaningful.

Working for our organisation

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, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us "outstanding" in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours
• Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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