Staff Nurse (RMN)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
Dorset HealthCare is seeking a RMN Staff Nurse to join their team at Pebble Lodge, a 10-bed adolescent mental health in-patient unit in Bournemouth. The role involves providing individual care to young people aged 13-18 with acute mental illness, working within a supportive team, and assisting in organizing activities. The successful candidate will establish effective communication with various disciplines, agencies, parents, carers, and service users. Both newly qualified and experienced nurses are welcome to apply.
Essential criteria
- RMN
- Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998 or equivilant teaching / mentoring qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Further evidence of professional development and training
- Skills/Experience/Knowledge
- Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness
- Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
- Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
- Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
- Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
- Community Experience
- Additional Requirements
- 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.
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business
- Skills/Experience/Knowledge
- Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training
- Ability to apply physical intervention
- Community Experience
- Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people
- Education / Qualifications
- RMN
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivilant teaching / mentoring qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Further evidence of professional development and training
- Skills/Experience/Knowledge
- Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness
- Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
- Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
- Working knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
- Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
- Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
- Community Experience
- Additional Requirements
- 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.
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business
- Skills/Experience/Knowledge
- Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training
- Ability to apply physical intervention
- Community Experience
- Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people
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.
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse (RMN)
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Dorset HealthCare are looking for a RMN Staff Nurse to join their motivated team based at Pebble Lodge in the beautiful town of Bournemouth. We would welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Nurses.
Pebble Lodge is a 10 bed adolescent mental health in-patient unit who offer innovative and high quality care to young people age 13-18 who are suffering from acute mental illness. Pebble Lodge was the first CAMHS Unit to implement a number of new initiatives including Parents Evenings, CLIP (Collaborative Learning in Practice) and a new Peer Specialist Service, this is something we have National recognition within the QNIC forum.
We are looking to appoint a caring and compassionate RMN Staff Nurse. In return we offer a fantastic induction programme, preceptorship and mentoring support, access to training in specialist CAMHS interventions and risk assessment.We are a 24-hour service and have a variety of shifts including part time and full time hours to support your needs:
- Long Days - 07:00-20:00
- Nights - 19:30 - 07:30
For further information and informal discussion please contact [contact details removed] Manager on [phone number removed] or at [email removed]
Main duties of the job
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