Job summary
- Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
- Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?
An exciting opportunity to join the team for Adults with a Learning Disability at the Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).
The Unit provides assessment and treatment to people with a Learning Disability and / or Autistic People who have a Mental Health condition and/or demonstrate distress through their behaviour.The service aims to become a centre of excellence.
The role exists to provide the Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient unit with a Registered Nurse who has the professional knowledge and skills to ensure safe and high quality care. The Registered Nurse will use the framework of Positive Behavioural Support to provide assessment, interventions and evaluation for health & wellbeing needs.The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.
We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.
Main duties of the job
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named nursing role to people who use our service.
- To be able to risk assess and safety plan
- To manage and lead clinical nursing shifts
- To participate in the internal rotation system including shift and weekend working
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0439
- Job locations: The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit, Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary/Named Nursing
- Shift management over a span of duty
- Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Nursing Care of informal and detained patients
- Assessing and care planning for individuals who have a learning disability / autistic people who have additional complex communication, health, psycho-social care needs and behavioural distress.
- Managing incidents - maintaining health, safety & wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors
- Receiving and deliver managerial and clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse RNLD/ RNMH
- Degree / HE Diploma level
- Evidence of taking responsibility for meeting Compulsory and Essential training in previous post.
- Working knowledge of using common computer programmes such as email, internet, word-processing.
- Willingness to undertake further training.
Desirable
- Post qualification Teaching Qualification
- Completion of Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training
- Evidence of post registration training
- Other recognised managerial qualification
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This advert is for Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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