Staff Nurse (RMN)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on Harbour Ward, a 16-bedded male treatment ward for patients aged 18 to 64 with various mental health illnesses. The post holder will provide high-level treatment and care, utilizing a range of interventions to ensure best practice. The role offers opportunities for professional development through specialized training and a comprehensive preceptorship program for newly qualified nurses. Flexible working options are available to support staff needs.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-level treatment and care for male patients aged 18 to 64 with mental health illnesses.
- Utilize a range of interventions to adhere to best practice and provide excellent patient care.
- Participate in a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme if newly qualified.
- Undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course as a condition of employment.
- Engage in personal development planning to identify learning and training needs.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Preceptorship or working towards it
- Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
- Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use initiative / Able to positively influence others
- Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Ability to supervise other staff
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse (RMN)
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a caring registered mental health nurse looking to work in an acute male patient setting?
Harbour Ward is a 16 bedded male treatment ward that provides a high level of treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses for people aged 18 to 64. We utilise a range of interventions to ensure we adhere to best practice and provide excellent care to patients at all times.
You will have excellent clinical skills and be a team player who is emotionally intelligent and able to remain calm. The multi-disciplinary team are friendly, supportive and promote a calm and therapeutic approach enabling patients to move forward with their recovery. We offer opportunities to further develop your skills within specialised training such as DBT, CBT, enhanced risk assessment, and enhanced physical health interventions.
We have a variety of shifts including part and full-time hours to support your needs:
- Long Days 7:15 - 21:00
- Early 7:15 - 15:15
- Late 13:00 - 21:00
- Nights 20:30 - 7:40
Opportunities for flexible working are available as long as the service needs are met.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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