Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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.

Date posted

27 March 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

C9369-26-0043

Job locations

The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit

Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

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

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

Person Specification

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

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

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).