Trained Nurse

Louder Than Words; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking B5 Registered Nurses to join its team within a specialist dementia unit. This role offers the opportunity to engage in both mental and physical health care, with varied shifts across seven days. Candidates can be experienced or newly qualified, and will engage in shaping dementia care while working within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of patient care. Comprehensive support and development are provided to staff.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Leadership programs

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC required.
• Experience in a variety of settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care for patients in acute phases.
• Organise care and act as a named professional.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Education

RMN/RGN, Current registration with NMC, Degree/Diploma qualified

Job description

Job Summary

23 hours per week. We are seeking B5 Registered Nurses to join our team. Edgcumbe Ward is a specialist dementia 11 bedded assessment unit based at Mount Gould Hospital in Plymouth. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health or General Nurse to join our team. We are looking for applicants who have an interest in the care of people with Dementia and want to develop their clinical and assessment skills in both mental and physical health. The post holder will work a range of shifts including long days, early, late and night shifts over a 7 day period. We welcome applications from people who may already have experience or who may be recently qualified. This rewarding role will provide the successful post holder the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of dementia care within the Plymouth area.

Main duties of the job

Edgcumbe ward is an 11 bedded dementia assessment unit based in Plymouth providing 24‑hour care for people whose needs require specialist assessment. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. Edgcumbe works within an MDT model with nursing staff, OTs, physios and medics. The post holders will have a passion for the care of people with dementia. Previous experience of working with dementia is preferable however, this post is also suitable for people who are recently qualified. Following a period of induction post holders will be designated as in charge of some shifts as well as completing medication and ward rounds. Following a period of development, the post holder will have the opportunity to share their knowledge through providing supervision to junior staff. Opportunities will be provided for the post holder to take a lead role in an area they are interested in, as well as further training to develop the skills they have already acquired. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of care including meeting patients holistic care needs, personal care, meeting physical health needs and where needed supporting End of Life care.

About Us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro‑diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

• Date posted: 22 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa, pro‑rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: B9832‑2025‑NM‑10014‑2
• Job location: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY

Job Responsibilities

• Utilise professional skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness.
• Organise the provision of care and act as named professional within a care team for a specified group of patients.
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of the decisions made by the team.
• Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated.
• Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff.
• In conjunction with the university and senior staff nurses ensure training programmes/objectives for student nurses are implemented.
• Be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to policy.
• Maintain standards of care to the highest level within available resources.
• Actively participate in line management and appraisals with senior and junior members of staff.
• Liaise effectively with other wards and services and develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non‑statutory.
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times.
• Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan.
• Play an active role in CPA multidisciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the assessment of the patients progress and participating further in MDT Care Planning.
• Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan they receive to promote person‑centred planning.
• Attend and participate in meetings, e.g. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals and Best Interests meetings.
• Actively participate and provide clinical supervision.
• Have a working knowledge of Livewell Southwests Policies and Guidance.
• Undertake Physical Intervention training as provided by the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with the Trusts clinical record keeping policy.
• Have a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
• Support the Induction and Preceptorship program.
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their own workplace.
• Be able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues within the relevant policies.
• Work in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD.
• At all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Participate in new service developments.
• Comply with all infection control, policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager. If no action or explanation received, it is the individual's responsibility to elevate to Director of Operations / Chief Executive office.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: RMN/RGN, Current registration with NMC, Degree/Diploma qualified
• Essential Knowledge: Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty, Dementia and cognitive impairment, Assessment of risk, Policies and procedures, Mental Health and physical health care, Record keeping, MDT working, IT skills
• Desirable Knowledge: Networking with other agencies, Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health, Audit
• Essential Experience: Experience in a variety of settings (including during a pre‑registration programme), Medication Administration
• Desirable Experience: Mentorship experience
• Essential Skills: Assessment skills, Communications skills, Leadership skills, Teamwork skills, Ability to undertake breakaway / physical intervention
• Desirable Skills: Supervision of Junior Staff, Ability to support learning

Certificate of Sponsorship & UK Registration

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here for criminal records checks for overseas applicants. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Livewell Southwest

Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY

Website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/