Job summary
We are searching for a motivated and innovative Clinical Team Leader (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) for The Junipers Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for a secondment period ending on 15th November 2027.

We are searching for motivated and innovative qualified professionals across all our adult inpatient services in Devon. Join us and you will play a central role within committed and dynamic teams that are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives.

You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills, experience and leadership to help define and deliver a package of care to people on one of our mixed gender wards that helps them on their road to recovery. We believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health, to recover independence and return to their local community. This role is on a ward that operates on a 24/7 shift basis.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) applicants who have completed their preceptorship, mentorship, have experience at Band 5 working with adults with mental health problems and are able to lead a team, work creatively and effectively in the clinical environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, supervision, clinical practice, service development, risk assessment and risk management.

We are seeking nurses who are also friendly, approachable, compassionate and motivated with good communication skills. If you are committed to providing person centred care with a sound knowledge of best practice within an Adult Inpatient Service, this could be the opportunity for you.

About us
About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health and learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity and compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves and others, and being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Details
Closing date: 01 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Secondment
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9369-26-0828
Job location: The Junipers, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5AG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Substantial post registration experience
• Essential: Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
• Essential: Experience working within an MDT
• Essential: Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
• Essential: Experience of managing staff
• Essential: Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
• Essential: Evidence of PREP
• Desirable: Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Essential: An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
• Essential: CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
• Essential: Communication and Working Relationship Skills.
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Essential: Basic computer skills.
• Essential: Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
• Essential: Analytical and Judgemental Skills.
• Essential: Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
• Essential: Effectively manage admission/discharges.
• Essential: Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Essential: Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
• Essential: Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
• Essential: Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
• Essential: Ability to work flexibly.
• Essential: Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Ward Manager: Danni Keeley, danielle.keeley2@nhs.net, 01392539123

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