Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)NHS

Newton Abbot, TQ12 2PW Permanent £32,073 to £37,188

Posted 23 October 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026

Checked 20 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes tomorrow · 6 Nov 2026

Newton Abbot Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Staverton (South Devon Railway) (6.8 miles, direct) Lyndale Coach Park (48.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

To take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.

Main duties of the job

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.

To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.

To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.

To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.

To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.

To engage actively in required training.

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.

To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.

To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Job description

Main Purpose:

To assess care needs and 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 the manager/clinical lead.
To participate in the internal rotation system, including weekend working.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
To engage actively in required training.
To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Communication and Working Relationships:

To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
To be proficient in the use of electronic systems.
To maintain professional working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives
To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service, e.g. G.P, social worker, housing etc.

Planning and Organisation:

To act as the facilitator for discharge within the Occupational Therapist role.
To provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to a support worker team to implement OT plans.
To supervise others in line with Step One policy. Responsibility for Care, Treatment, and Therapy:
To act as named nurse for a cohort of people.
To assess complex health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet individual needs.
To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly.
To maintain professionalism at all times whilst being non-judgemental.
To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Step One policies and procedures.
To maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic).

Policy, Service, Research, and Development Responsibility:

To be aware of national and professional developments.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To demonstrate evidence-based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment, and Other Resources:

To ensure Charity policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service.
To demonstrate effective risk management skills.
To use Charity resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management:

To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills.
To provide supervision and appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff.
To participate in the role of mentor to students.
To participate in the role of preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate).
To participate in audits.

Information Resources and Administrative Duties:

To ensure accurate documentation.
To ensure all records are maintained in compliance with Charity policy, professional standards and governance regulation.
To have working knowledge of RiO system and associated systems.
To engage and participate in the use of electronic recording systems and training when required.
To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals.

Other Specific Tasks Required:

To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them.
To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy.
To have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintain personal, professional development.
To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to service manager/clinical lead.
To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development.

Please note Step One has the right to close this vacancy early if necessary.

The salary range advertised is dependent on experience.

About us

All employees should be aware of Step Ones mission, vision and values:

Mission: We support people to build a pathway to independence, live a fulfilling life and reach their own potential through a range of specialist mental health and wellbeing services.

Vision: A society that values mental health and wellbeing and where everyone can thrive in their local community.

Values: Valuing everyone. Being compassionate. Working together. Making a difference. Being adaptable.

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