Bank Band 5 RN-Broadlands, Norfolk

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Fleggburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Bank Band 5 Registered Nurses for Broadlands, Norfolk. You will work as part of the Nursing Bank, providing temporary coverage across mental health and learning disability services.

Availability in school holidays or term time is welcome, with roles ideal for part-time scheduling. Applicants should hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry, have completed Preceptorship, and demonstrate experience in healthcare settings, particularly

Qualifications

• Membership of professional bodies (NMC)
• Completed Preceptorship and evidence thereof
• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
• Physically fit and able to travel/drive if needed

Responsibilities

• Act as Named Nurse for individuals in the service area, providing holistic assessment and management of care packages
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and the Mental Capacity Act
• Possess clinical skills relevant to delivering care in the service area
• Maintain effective relationships with MDTs, SBUs, NHS providers and key stakeholders
• Contribute to resource management and service area efficiency
• Lead nursing staff in the absence of the Charge Nurse

Skills

Clinical risk assessment

Holistic care planning

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration (Statement of Entry)

Preceptorship completed

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Band 5 RN-Broadlands, Norfolk

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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 Band 5 level, within Broadlands, NorfolkIf 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

About us

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.

Job 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 o 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

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.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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