Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Induction and training

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Staff Bank. The post offers flexible shifts and the chance to work across acute hospital settings, delivering high‑quality mental health care while developing professional skills.

Join a large NHS organisation known for diverse opportunities, weekly pay, and comprehensive induction. Applicants with UK healthcare experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Hold and restraint competency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality mental health care in acute hospital settings.
• Provide enhanced observation and 1:1 patient care when required.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor mental wellbeing and respond to changes in condition.
• Advocate for patients and promote parity of esteem.
• Support clinical areas across the Trust as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Report significant changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote safeguarding and patient safety at all times.
• Supervise and support healthcare assistants and students.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

IT literacy

Report writing

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration

Continuing professional development

Restraint competency

Job description

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trustwide Town Bristol Salary £20.91 - £33.46 Bank rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units. Salary period Hourly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Join the Temporary Staffing Bank at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Take control of your career. Work when it suits you. Make a difference to patients experiencing mental health challenges.

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?

Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank and become part of a dedicated workforce delivering high-quality mental health care across acute hospital settings within our organisation.

Why Join Our Staff Bank?

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Expand Your Mental Health Nursing Experience

Outstanding Working Environments

Weekly pay and easy online shift booking

Paid Mandatory Training and Full Induction Support

Opportunities Across Multiple Clinical Specialties

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses who can demonstrate recent acute hospital experience within the UK healthcare system. Newly Qualified Nurses may apply once they have successfully completed their preceptorship programme and gained at least 15 months clinical experience.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality mental health care to patients receiving treatment within acute physical health settings.
• Providing enhanced observation and therapeutic support, including 1:1 patient care when required.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Monitoring mental wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes in a patient's condition.
• Acting as an advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns and promoting parity of esteem.
• Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as required.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Reporting significant changes in a patient's condition to the multidisciplinary team.
• Promoting safeguarding and patient safety at all times.
• Supervising and supporting healthcare assistants, students and junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Working effectively as an independent practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, providing the opportunity to enjoy city living, beautiful countryside and coastal locations, all within easy reach.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain employees who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating inclusive services and workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Hold and restraint competency

Work Experience

• Evidence of broad range of mental health nursing experience
• Candidate has undertaken training relevant to the RMN role

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

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to supporting all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.