Bank Band 5 RN-Broadlands, Norfolk

NHS; Acle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Other

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is recruiting for Bank Band 5 nurses to work at Broadlands, Norwich, Norfolk. Roles are temporary, on‑call, and often short notice, with NHS values and safeguarding at the core of patient care.

You must be an NMC registered nurse with completed Preceptorship and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs. A car is beneficial for shifts across Norfolk, and sponsorship guidance is provided in the job details.

Qualifications

• Membership of NMC and evidence of completed Preceptorship.
• Experience in mental health or learning disabilities settings.
• Ability to work flexibly on a bank basis, including short‑notice shifts.

Responsibilities

• Act as Named Nurse for individuals, assessing needs and coordinating care.
• Ensure compliance with the MHA 1983 (amended) and Mental Capacity Act.
• Maintain clinical skills required for delivery of care in the service area.
• Foster effective relationships with professionals across SBUs, NHS providers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the management and utilisation of resources within the service area.
• Lead nursing staff in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

Skills

NMC Registration

Preceptorship completed

Clinical risk assessment

Tools

Own transport

Job description

Main area Learning Disabilities Grade Band 5 Contract Bank - VISA Sponsorship not supported on the Bank Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

Bank Job ref 367-Bank-RN-Broadlands22

Site Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW Town Norfolk Salary £31,049 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 5 level, within Broadlands, Norfolk
If you are interested in working within our learning disability & forensic services in a temporary capacity we would like to hear from you.

All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.
Requirements for various hours can be considered. If you are available in school holidays or term time only then we would also like to hear from you.

HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children’s and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within mental health or learning disability services.
HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.
PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user’s needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
• Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
• Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area
• Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
• Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

Please see JD attached for further information

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Membership of professional bodies NMC
• Completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training
• Access to own transportation
• Able to travel to place of work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK .

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .

Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It’s cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.