Bank Staff Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wath upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in mental health is seeking a Band 5 RMN in Wath upon Dearne. The role includes providing thorough assessment and treatment in a secure setting. Candidates should have RMN qualifications and the ability to work flexible shifts. The organization offers a supportive environment for staff development and promotes inclusivity within its workforce.

Benefits

Employee-led staff networks

Health and Wellbeing support

Mandatory training for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health is essential.
• Must be able to work a 7-day week, 24-hour shift pattern.
• Options for flexible and part-time working available.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment.
• Complete Named Nurse duties for a group of patients.
• Oversee care of all patients and team member performance.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to high standards of care

Effective communication

Motivation and supervision skills

Education

RMN qualification

Registered with the NMC

Job description

Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role?

Wathwood is an award-winning Forensic Mental Health Hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care, in a secure setting to our patients.

We have exciting opportunities here at Wathwood in our unique Medium Secure setting. Whether you are newly qualified and looking to take your first step on your career ladder, or fancy a new challenge, we have something to suit everyone.

We are seeking to recruit Band 5 RMN to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated nurse with Mental Health experience to join our teams, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.

Interviews will be held on 12th September 2025

Applicants Will Need To

Have excellent interpersonal skills

The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Be committed to providing the highest standards of care

Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling

We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be required to complete Named Nurse duties for a group of patients and implement the nursing process to provide a high standard of individualised patient care to assist patients on their recovery journey in a medium secure setting.

You will be expected to take charge of shifts on a regular basis and oversee the care of all patients and the performance of team members.

You must be able to work a 7-day week, 24-hour shift pattern, including regular night shifts. You must be an RMN or completing a qualification in Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC. Experience of working in Mental Health is essential. Options for flexible working and part-time working are available.

You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zoe Frederick Job title: Head of Nursing Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01709 870800