Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their team. This role offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity to work across various departments, providing care to patients with mental health needs in a supportive environment. Applicants must hold an RMN registration and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Hold RMN Registration with current NMC license to practice.
• Have relevant experience within the last 18-24 months.
• Ability to commence work within 3 months of offer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to people with mental health issues in an acute setting.
• Support all clinical areas of the Trust as required.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Time management

Basic problem solving skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration

Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent)

Tools

Basic computer / IT skills

Job description

Main area Bank - Mental Health Grade Competitive - Hourly Rate Contract Bank Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Various) Job ref 339-TA-NBTX-RMN-0425

Site Trustwide Town Bristol Salary £20.91 - £33.45 per hour Salary period Hourly Closing 09/06/2025 08:00

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Job overview

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse wanting to work inone of the South West’s largest hospitals, in a role with full flexibility? Join our Bank!

Why come and work as a Bank Mental Health Nurse at NBT?

• Mental Health Nurses work within critical areas of our Acute Service
• Our Emergency Department treats people who have serious and life-threatening injuries and conditions. Patients attend with a range of mental health conditions.
• The Acute Medical Unit is a fast-paced environment, specialising in assessment and treatment of patients presenting with acute medical complaints, many of whom also present with complex mental health needs.
• Our team also work closely with the multidisciplinary teams on the general wards and as an RMN you will be supporting (often 1:1 nursing) complex patients with their mental health needs.

Embark on a journey with North Bristol NHS Trust and have the opportunity to make a difference and be part of something great!

We are excited to announce that we are part of a collaborative bank with UHBW. This means that if you currently work at either NBT or UHBW on the bank, you don't need to apply for another bank role with the opposite Trust. If you are part of either bank, please contact the bank office to be added to the collaborative bank.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care.

Your main duties will include:

• The postholder will be responsible for delivering care to people with mental health issues who are receiving inpatient care in an acute physical health setting. This care will often be delivered on a 1:1 basis.
• Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.

Successful applicants for this role will:

• Hold RMN Registration with current NMC license to practice
• Have relevant experience within the last 18-24 months - newly qualified nurses require 15 months post qualification experience (3 months preceptorship and 12 months appropriate experience)
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a four day induction programme if successful
• Have right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
• Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

NBT eXtra is the temporary bank of staff that supports the running of one of the South West’s largest hospitals. Here at North Bristol Trust, we recognize that our Bank make up a significant part of the Trust’s valued workforce, helping us to deliver outstanding patient care. By joining NBT eXtra, you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing shifts that suit your lifestyle whilst joining a trust that is committed to your wellbeing and growth. From the day you arrive, you will work with a passionate team of clinical experts in our state of the art, award winning facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

• Maintain the standards of professionalism expected of a registered nurse, and work to the standards described within the NMC code of conduct.
• Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.
• Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• To work with direction from the patients care plan and escalate any concerns appropriately.
• To support a patient with their mental health concerns, monitor for any fluctuations in mental wellbeing and respond accordingly.
• To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
• To be an advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns in an acute setting and promote the principles of parity of esteem.
• To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
• In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
• Where relevant, to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
• Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
• To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
• To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
• Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
• Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies.
• Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
• Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
• To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
• To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Holds a teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent)

Work Experience

• Evidence of broad range of mental health nursing experience
• Candidate has undertaken training relevant to the RMN role
• Candidate has experience working in an appropriate clinical setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Time management and basic problem solving skills

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

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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.