Staff Nurse (RMN)
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustBournemouth, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust based in Bournemouth. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043. Applications close on 9 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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 ...
As a RMN nurse at Pebble Lodge you will be working within a supportive team to provide individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach. There will be activities where you will be required to assist in the organisation and be responsible for the safety and well-being of young people. As a RMN nurse you will be required to establish and develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents, carers and service users.
You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression courseand it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
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.
Essential: - RMN; - Current NMC registration
Desirable: - ENB 998 or equivilant teaching / mentoring qualification; - NVQ Assessor; - Further evidence of professional development and training
Essential: - 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
Desirable: - Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services; - Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing; - Community Experience
Essential: - 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).
Desirable: - Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business
Essential: - 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
Desirable: - Community Experience; - Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people
How this role compares
We hold 835 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays less than about 63% of them.
There are 11,887 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,273 of them in South West.
You have 3 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has 55 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
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