Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Train Work Live; Wales; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bank holidays & weekends

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is hiring a Registered Mental Health Nurse for an in-patient Mental Health Ward. This is a bank position with a flexible shift pattern that includes days, evenings, nights and weekends, and bank holidays.

You will manage your own caseload, provide high-quality mental health care, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex needs. Training and professional development are encouraged within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current UK registration.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Wales and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Some ability to speak/read/write Welsh or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in an in-patient Mental Health Ward.
• Manage a caseload and act as a resource for care and treatment of patients with varied mental health needs.
• Support a 24/7 service with flexible shift patterns including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Act knowledge

Communication skills

Welsh language ability

Job description

Main area Nursing Mental health Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 0 days (To include days, evenings, nights and weekends & bank holidays) Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (Bank Ad hoc when required) Job ref 070-BRMHN-1126

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Pan Powys Town Powys Salary £32,557 - £39,631 pro annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 08:00

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed
This is a Bank position only

To work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in the in-patient setting of the Mental Health Ward as directed.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with complex mental health needs and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will manage their own caseload of patients, and act as an
expert resource in the care and treatment of patients experiencing a range of mental health problems relevant to the area of practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will work closely with the clinical lead, Ward Manager and local clinical teams. Operational management will be provided by the Ward Manager and professional accountability will be ensured through regular supervision with the clinical lead. We care for our patients 7 days a week, 24 hours a day so you will need to have the flexibility to take part in a full shift system including nights, bank holidays and weekend working.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Measure Wales and Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Awareness of specific government/legislation pertinent to the clinical area
• Knowledge of Powys Teaching Health Board modernisation of services plan Evidence of post graduate study
• Evidence of post graduate study

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency working
• Experience of working within health settings
• Ability to support and influence change
• Experience of working with designated client group
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Able to demonstrate empathy with patients and their families/carers
• Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self- development
• Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decisionmaking process to resolve complex issues/situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• IT literacy
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values/Other

• Demonstrates an ability to meet Health Board Values
• Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. ability to travel within geographical area when needed
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the unit
• Satisfactory DBS check

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

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.