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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse - RMN

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older women? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Herm Ward at Alderney Hospital is a specialist female older people's mental health ward providing high quality, person-centred care for individuals experiencing dementia , behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with mental health conditions. We are currently recruiting Nurses who are passionate about delivering excellent care as part of a supportive and dynamic team.

We are seeking individuals with experience in a mental health setting who can provide confident shift leadership, work collaboratively with colleagues, and bring strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills. A caring, compassionate attitude and the ability to work with initiative are essential.

What we offer:

Comprehensive and structured induction and training programme.

Career development pathways and CPD opportunities.

Monthly pay with enhancements for nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Electronic rota management with at least 6 weeks' notice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering specialist older people's mental health care. Come and be part of something truly meaningful.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality person centred approach to caredelivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

To undertake assessment of patients / service users careneeds, and develop programmes of care as part of thewider multi-disciplinary care team.

To provide advice to patients/ service users and carersregarding their care.

To plan, implement and review health improvementprogrammes in a range of settings.

Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support tostudents and junior staff in the team.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M214.26A

Job locations

Herm Ward, Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse, RMN, or RNLD, with recent experience working with patients with organic mental illness
• Understanding of ICPA and Risk Assessment and Management of Risk
• Ability to work with clients who present with challenging behaviour

Job specific experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with mental health clients in hospital or community setting
• Understanding of medication management issues
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

• Ability to supervise junior staff and students
• Good Organsiational and time management skills
• An ability to work under pressure

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse, RMN, or RNLD, with recent experience working with patients with organic mental illness
• Understanding of ICPA and Risk Assessment and Management of Risk
• Ability to work with clients who present with challenging behaviour

Job specific experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with mental health clients in hospital or community setting
• Understanding of medication management issues
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

• Ability to supervise junior staff and students
• Good Organsiational and time management skills
• An ability to work under pressure

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herm Ward, Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herm Ward, Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Bibin Venunath

[email protected]

01202305030

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M214.26A

Job locations

Herm Ward, Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

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