Staff Nurse - CAMHS High Intensity Unit

Staff Nurse - CAMHS High Intensity Unit

Closing date: 22 December 2025

Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand new purpose built 8 bed High Intensity Environment/PICU opening in 2026 at Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. If you are a registered Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse - either with CAMHS experience or looking to gain - we would love to hear from you! We also welcome newly qualified nurses, as we offer a fantastic preceptorship programme.

As a RMN/RNLAD Nurse you will work directly with young people and their families, providing assessments and therapeutic work within the Thrive framework. We aim to provide outstanding care, promote recovery and wellbeing, and make a positive change in the lives of young people. We invest in supporting and developing our nurses - supervision from a Clinical Team Lead will be provided, and training will be arranged as needed.

The RMN/RNLD role is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week for a 24 hour service. We would be flexible and welcome part time applicants of 22.5 hours. Any questions, including a ward tour, please contact Rebecca Matoug, Ward Manager ().

Shift patterns:

• Early - 07:00 to 15:00
• Late - 12:00 to 20:00
• Twilight - 16:00 to 00:00
• Nights (enhanced pay) - 19:30 to 07:30

Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based in the Adolescent In patient Unit providing individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach.

You will work in accordance with the Trust Clinical Governance programme informing Senior Clinical Nurse when changes occur in circumstances that affect standards of care.

You will also be required to participate in all activities within the unit, including food preparation and supervision of meals.

As part of the role, you will be assisting in the organisation of outside activities in line with the Clinical Risk policy and be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of young people on external activities.

The role will allow you to develop effective liaison and communication with all disciplines, agencies, parents/carers and service users, giving sound advice and support to service users and their carers as appropriate in line with professional practice.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course - 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.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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.

Job responsibilities

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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact .

Person Specification Education / Qualifications

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification
• NVQ Assessor
• Further evidence of professional development and training

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of illness
• Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
• Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Working knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
• Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
• Community Experience
• Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply physical intervention
• Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business.

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust