Senior Nurse Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Nurse Manager to join the South Devon leadership team in Torbay.

The successful applicant will be an innovative and compassionate leader, who will support and lead our Urgent & Inpatient teams to deliver individualised, person-centered care and make a positive contribution to service development.

You will join a rich multi-disciplinary team which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Peer Support Workers and Support Workers. We are also proud of our positive working relationships with our community services., Working as part of the Urgent & Inpatient Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the day to day operational management and leadership of the following services:

• Haytor acute ward (16 beds)


• Salus acute ward (16 beds)


• Torbay & Teignmouth Home Treatment Team's


• Night Nurse Practitioner Service


You will support these teams to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to people who require support and treatment in relation to their mental health. Alongside the Operational Manager and Clinical Team Leaders, you will play a key part in ensuring that our services are a positive place to work and receive care.

For full details of the scope of this challenging and exciting role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in this role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to progress in your career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn., 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.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country. Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start., 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