Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders

Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS) Inpatient Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised service at the forefront of eating disorder treatment and service development. DAEDS provides specialist, evidence-based care to children, young people and adults with eating disorders, working collaboratively with patients and their families to support recovery.

As an RMN with current NMC registration, you will work closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will be responsible for coordinating and leading shifts, promoting safe clinical practice, and ensuring evidence-based interventions are delivered effectively. Experience in eating disorders is desirable, although applicants with relevant mental health experience and a commitment to developing specialist knowledge are encouraged to apply. The role is primarily based within the inpatient unit, with opportunities to support the Day Programme as required.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the role involves working a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights and weekends.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through comprehensive induction, regular clinical and management supervision, ongoing learning opportunities, and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.

Main duties of the job
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients, assisting their recovery and maintaining clear, accurate written records.
• To implement the discharge process to ensure successful outcomes.
• Take charge of the inpatient unit regularly and day programme when required in the absence of the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager.
• Ensuring receipt of clinical and managerial supervision in line with trust policy To be a clinical supervisor to band 3's and 4's within the team.
• To help in the inductions of staff and students. To undergo mentor/preceptor/NVQ assessors training.
• To be aware of financial constraints in both pay and non-pay areas and co-operate with managers to working within set budgets.
• To contribute to health, safety, and security of individuals and their environment and evaluate the risk of harm, abuse and failure to protect.
• 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.

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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential

• RMHN with experience in eating disorders

Job Specific Experience
Essential

• Experience of assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of treatment
• Supervised experience gained during clinical placements

Desirable

• Experience of working on an inpatient ward and an ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills

Information Technology
Essential

• Able to use IT to support communication and teaching through the use of presentation software

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Eating Disorders

Additional requirements
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Ann's Hospital, Kimmeridge Court, Poole, BH13 7LN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Inpatient and Day Programme Manager
Zainab Abdul-Raheem
Zainab.Abdul-Raheem@nhs.net
01202492147

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
p.a. / pro rata for part-time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 152-M177.26
Job locations: St Ann's Hospital, Kimmeridge Court, Poole, BH13 7LN, United Kingdom