Job summary Do you want to experience what it's like working in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit? Are you a nurse looking for a new opportunity or challenge? The Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based within St Ann's Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our wonderful team. Haven Female PICU is a 5 bedded female PICU that provides a high level of effective and compassionate care to women who are experiencing the most acute phase of a serious mental disorder. We utilise a range of interventions to ensure we adhere to best practice and provide excellent care to our patients at all times. The team aim to: Treat patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act using positive engagement, talking therapies (CBT/DBT) and medicines Ensuring patient and their family/carers are at the centre of their recovery journey Engage creatively with patients to co-produce their individual care plans Prioritise both mental and physical health wellness Engaging patients in doing a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward Help patients get active, eat well and take care of their own wellbeing Promote freedom of choice and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment Main duties of the job We are looking for suitably qualified and caring individuals who wish to work in a fast paced and challenging environment. You will have excellent clinical skills and be a team player who is emotionally intelligent and able to remain calm when managing potentially testing situations. We would love to hear about what attributes you believe you will bring to the team within your application, and what has driven you to apply for this role within PICU. This is an excellent area to begin your career and each year, we welcome a number of newly qualified nurses to our psychiatric intensive care service and support them in developing their skills and confidence as a nurse. This is also an exciting opportunity for nurses working in other settings of mental health nursing who would like to utilise and apply their skills in a specialist environment, caring for people with a wide variety of presenting problems and needs. As a specialist service, we are able to provide opportunities to further develop your skills within specialised training such as RAID, Relational Security, DBT, CBT, enhanced risk assessment, and enhanced physical health interventions. Following successful completion of your 6 month probation period, you will meet with your supervisor to discuss your personal development plan which will identify your learning and training needs, so we can ensure you have all the skills you need to be the best you can be in your role. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 152-M040.25 Job locations St Ann's Hospital 69 Haven Road Poole BH13 7LN Job description Job responsibilities In return for joining us on Haven you will become a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team and have a say in how our service develops. We are friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and work to promote a safe and effective environment, enabling patients to overcome their current difficulties For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net We would welcome applications from newly qualified *nurses/occupational therapists/ physiotherapists and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. Please be aware that applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Job description Job responsibilities In return for joining us on Haven you will become a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team and have a say in how our service develops. We are friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and work to promote a safe and effective environment, enabling patients to overcome their current difficulties For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net We would welcome applications from newly qualified *nurses/occupational therapists/ physiotherapists and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. Please be aware that applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Preceptorship or working towards it Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly Information Technology Essential Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised Ability to work in a team Good organisational skills Ability to use initiative / Able to positively influence others Additional requirements Essential Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory). Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Job specific experience Essential Ability to supervise other staff Managerial/supervisory experience Essential Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Ability to mentor students Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Preceptorship or working towards it Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly Information Technology Essential Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised Ability to work in a team Good organisational skills Ability to use initiative / Able to positively influence others Additional requirements Essential Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory). Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Job specific experience Essential Ability to supervise other staff Managerial/supervisory experience Essential Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Ability to mentor students 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address St Ann's Hospital 69 Haven Road Poole BH13 7LN Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address St Ann's Hospital 69 Haven Road Poole BH13 7LN Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Ann's Hospital, 69 Haven Road, BH13 7LN Poole, United Kingdom