Job summary
We are seeking Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) for our Specialist Mother and Baby Unit (MBU); this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and passionate team at Jasmine Lodge, a purpose built 8 bedded unit in Exeter, Devon.

You will have the opportunity to work therapeutically with women, their infant and the wider families to support recovery and discharge.

Devon Partnership Trust Perinatal Service is a well-established and nationally awarded service (Positive Practice in Mental Health - Community Perinatal Team 2016 and 2018 winner). We have close working partnerships with our local Maternity Departments, Exeter University, Plymouth University and a well-respected Research Department.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to people's lives from the moment you start.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 30th November / 1st December 2026 and you will be required to attend in person in Exeter.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, commitment to working flexibly, participating in the internal 24 hours, 7 day a week rota to meet the needs of people who use our services, and be able to demonstrate effective working in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

This role is on a ward that operates on a 24/7 shift basis and therefore enables staff to qualify for unsocial enhancements in addition to their basic pay.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound clinical decision making and clinical leadership skills for running the ward as the Nurse in Charge. We are looking for a person/family centred Nurse who is compassionate and caring towards the women in our care.

There will be an excellent level of professionalism demonstrated in the successful candidate who leads by example and supports junior staff through supervision and when leading the shift.

The successful candidate will be able to attend our newly designed perinatal mental health induction where they will be able to expand upon their knowledge and skills to assist them in care delivery.

We are an aspirational service and actively encourage innovation. Joining the Mother and Baby Unit will be a once in a lifetime chance to drive for a service of excellence with women, babies and families at the centre of all we do.

If you would like to arrange a visit to Jasmine Lodge please contact the unit on 01392 539100. We welcome interested applicants to find out more.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• RMN / Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
• A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required).

Experience

• Essential: Experience of Adult and/or perinatal mental health nursing and the nursing process.
• Desirable: Experience of inpatient ward working.

Knowledge and skills

• Essential: Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications.
• Essential: Knowledge of possible side effects of medication.
• Essential: Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates).
• Essential: Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
• Essential: Knowledge of UK Adult and Children's safeguarding legislation.
• Essential: Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
• Essential: To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties.
• Desirable: Knowledge of CPA (Care Programme Approach) Multi-Disciplinary Working.
• Desirable: Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health.
• Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of both adult and children's safeguarding guidance.
• Desirable: Experience of electronic note keeping systems (RIO / System One / Carenotes).
• Desirable: Experience of working in the NHS / other UK Health Provider.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Jasmine Lodge, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5SN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Hannah Fieldhouse, hannahfieldhouse@nhs.net, 01392 539100

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9369-26-0869

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to being an inclusive employer. Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.