Staff Nurse

Islettechnologies; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Staff Nurse for Salus Ward. This role involves assessing care needs, developing care plans, and providing support in a mental health setting. Ideal candidates possess a current UK NMC registration and experience in mental health nursing. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have UK NMC pin number.
• Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing is essential.
• Must possess communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care plans.
• Provide named nurse role to service users.
• Manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager.

Skills

Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Experience in mental health nursing

Education

RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration

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Job Summary

Salus Ward is a newly developed 16 bedded mixed gender acute mental health ward for working age adults. It has been designed to maximise space and light to create an open, safe and welcoming environment. Haytor Ward is a 16 bedded acute ward providing care for adults with mental health needs. Haytor is co-located with Salus and Beech ward within the South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre at the Torbay General Hospital site. The centre includes adult inpatient wards, an older adults inpatient ward, a psychiatric liaison service, outpatient services and the Home Treatment Team base.

We encourage learning, development and growth. There is a perceptorship programme for newly qualified staff, linked to a broader multidisciplinary CPD programme. We support staff gaining further experience and maintaining professional links through regular profession-specific CPD opportunities. A robust supervision framework and clear clinical and leadership development programmes are in place.

This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified staff and those with more experience who wish to expand their practice.

We offer a comprehensive framework to support you, including supervision, professional development, and opportunities to participate in service improvements.

About Us

About Devon Partnership NHS Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, along with 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, safe care focused on recovery. We strive to involve patients, families and carers in all we do and to develop a culture of coproduction.

Our values We recruit based on qualifications, experience and behaviours that reflect our core values: quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity and compassion. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful environment and support ongoing professional development. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Part-time and flexible working will be considered where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details: Date posted 21 August 2025; Band 5; Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per year; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working; Location: Salus / Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• To assess care needs, 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 Ward Manager / Team Leader.
• 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 and experience of 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 maintain therapeutic relationships, respecting rights, dignity and opportunities for growth of service users.
• To provide cross-cover to other mental health units on the same site when clinically needed.
• To work in line with safeguarding protocols and required training.
• To demonstrate knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and NHS and Community Care Act 1990.
• To work to NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards and follow Trust policies and procedures.

Communication & Working Relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• liaise with carers, families and service user representatives, and coordinate with external professionals (GP, Social Worker, Housing, etc.).

Planning & Organisation

• Act as shift co-ordinator.
• Take responsibility for the ward in the absence of the Manager as required.
• Supervise others in line with Trust policy.

Responsibilities for Patient Care, Treatment & Therapy

• Act as named nurse for a cohort of patients.
• Assess complex health and wellbeing needs; develop, monitor and review care plans; update records on RiO.
• Provide robust risk assessments and keep them updated on RiO.
• Maintain professionalism, ensure safe practice, and adhere to NMC, government and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic systems.

Policy, Service, Research & Development

• Be aware of national and professional developments.
• Participate in ongoing training, education and evidence-based practice; engage in audits and service changes.

Resources & Administration

• Follow Trust policies on handling monies and property; use resources sustainably and cost-effectively.
• Demonstrate effective risk management.

Supervision, Leadership & Management

• Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Provide supervision and appraisals; mentor students and precept newly qualified staff where appropriate; participate in audits.

Other Tasks

• Demonstrate knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and government health and social care policy; understand PREP requirements and maintain CPD.
• Report any incidents of unprofessional behavior, accidents/incidents, faults, and equipment issues to the Ward Manager/Team Leader.
• Participate in own supervision and CPD.

Qualifications

• Essential: RMN/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration. Willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses and relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments if required.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Recovery principles in Mental Health; safeguarding knowledge for adults and children.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of adult and/or older persons mental health nursing and the nursing process.
• Desirable: Experience of working with people with dementia.

Skills

• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and professionals.
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, coordinate and organise appropriate responses; risk assessment capability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure check.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Salus / Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA. Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/