Job summary
Join One of the UKs Leading Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts
Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives?
We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on Coombehaven Ward at the Cedars.
As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you'll use your skills and compassion to deliver high-quality care to individuals on our acute mental health ward, supporting them on their journey to recovery. We believe that with the right care, people can regain independence and return to their communities with confidence.
About Coombehaven Ward
Coombehaven is a 16-bed mixed acute unit set within the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter and provides care for men and women with severe mental health needs.
What Were Looking For
- A Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with a genuine interest in inpatient care for people with severe mental illness.
- A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- A proactive attitude, with a willingness to share ideas and drive improvements.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
- To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
- To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend and night working
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability 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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & 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 & 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-1029
Job locations
Coombehaven Ward - The Cedars
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5SN
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coombehaven Ward - The Cedars
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5SN
Employer's website
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