Mental Health Nurse (Band 5-7) - Locum & Ad-Hoc

Sanctuary Personnel; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Mental Health Nurses for Band 5–7 roles across Surrey. You will have the opportunity to work with various NHS trusts and participate in flexible locum or ad-hoc shifts. This role offers competitive pay rates ranging from £21 to £32 per hour and professional development opportunities in diverse clinical environments. Join to access unique nursing vacancies and receive ongoing support throughout your employment.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Generous referral programme

Qualifications

• 18+ months of UK experience within mental health nursing (inpatient or community).
• Availability for locum or ad-hoc shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health nursing support across various clinical settings.
• Work flexibly with NHS trusts based on shift availability.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Risk management skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Band 5–7 Mental Health Nursing Roles – Surrey

Pay : £21–£32 per hour (DOE)

Contract : Locum & Ad‑Hoc Shifts Available

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking dedicated Mental Health Nurses across Surrey for a wide range of Band 5, Band 6, and Band 7 positions. Whether you’re searching for flexible ad‑hoc shifts or longer‑term locum work, we are working closely with multiple NHS trusts and community teams to offer immediate starts in varied clinical environments.

We currently have opportunities for Band 5 Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN), Band 7 Psychiatric Liaison Practitioners, Advanced Mental Health Practitioners, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment clinicians, Acute Inpatient Nurses, Community Mental Health Nurses, and roles within specialist teams such as Early Intervention, Older Adults, and Psychiatric Assessment Services.

Benefits of Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Streamlined Registration : Our easy, online registration process removes unnecessary barriers so you can begin work without delays.

Easy Compliance : We handle your compliance from start to finish, offering complimentary DBS checks and covering your mandatory training through paid e‑learning and practical modules created for nurses.

Unique Opportunities : Gain access to exclusive nursing roles not advertised elsewhere. Support specialist NHS services, contribute to major national healthcare projects, or explore international opportunities in destinations such as Australia and the Falkland Islands.

Expert Guidance and Support : Benefit from tailored clinical governance and revalidation support provided by an experienced in‑house healthcare professional with more than 15 years of expertise.

Generous Referral Programme : Refer another nurse and receive a £250 bonus once they have completed 100 hours of work, with no limit on how many referrals you can make.

Professional Development : Locum work offers continuous growth through exposure to diverse environments, new systems, and evolving best practices across mental health services.

What’s on offer :

Competitive hourly pay from £21–£32

Flexible shift patterns tailored to your lifestyle

Access to exclusive mental health nursing vacancies across Surrey

Fast, supportive onboarding delivered by a specialist mental health recruitment team

Candidate requirements :

NMC registration

18+ months of UK experience within mental health nursing (inpatient or community)

Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills

Availability for locum or ad‑hoc shifts

Apply today to secure shifts or be considered for upcoming Band 5–7 mental health nursing roles throughout Surrey.

About Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is an award‑winning recruitment agency with an excellent Trustpilot rating based on over 1,000 reviews. We connect qualified professionals with roles that suit their experience and offer competitive pay rates with exceptional ongoing support.