Nurse Bank (MH Inpatient) - Band 5

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist NHS Foundation Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Nurse Bank, working on an 'as and when' basis. The role is challenging and requires a commitment to high standards of care, effective communication, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships with service users. Ideal candidates must be 1st Level Registered Nurses, with experience in mental health or learning disabilities. The Trust offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment to enhance care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate mentoring skills.
• Involvement in systematic care approach: assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery-based model.

Responsibilities

• To work flexibly to cover shifts for a 365-day service.
• Act as shift coordinator and plan the shift for effective service running.
• Take full involvement as a primary nurse for service user care.

Skills

Registered Nurse skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register

Relevant post-basic qualifications CBT/PSI

Job description

Nurse Bank (MH Inpatient) - Band 5

The closing date is 11 November 2025

You are invited to join the Trust Bank as a Registered Nurse which entails working on an as and when required basis. Bank cover is available to support services Trustwide, which includes Barnsley, Calderdale, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

We are looking for committed Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) and Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD). The role will be varied, challenging and rewarding and requires a positive outlook and an ability to develop and maintain a meaningful therapeutic relationship with the service users. The focus of the role is on delivering the highest possible standards of care that maximises service user recovery and rehabilitation potential. You will have high standards of communication and people skills, a non‑judgemental and person‑centred approach and above all a real caring attitude and be prepared to make a difference. Criteria for being registered on the Trust Bank is that you can commit to a minimum of 4 shifts in a 6 month period and all mandatory training is kept up to date.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside staff in delivering a high‑quality nursing service by working in partnership with health care professionals, the service users and their family/carers.

Any opportunities for temporary/fixed term contract or positions advertised internally are available for Bank workers to apply.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure (forensic) services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, and we do this by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical support services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job responsibilities

• To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
• Act as shift co‑ordinator as required and participate in the planning and co‑ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
• Co‑ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment/interventions
• Prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
• Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment/care for named service users
• Actively participate and contribute to service users’ reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
• Provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan
• Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
• Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
• Contribute to keeping statistical service records, being involved in the evaluation process as required by the manager
• Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
• Develop positive relationships with non‑statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
• Positively embrace service user/carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
• Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
• In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
• Work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality
• Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice
• Act in a manner that promotes a positive image of the service, the trust, with the public, service users and other staff

Person Specification

We expect the following qualifications and experience:

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register
• Relevant post‑basic qualifications CBT/PSI. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Experience

• Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation. Awareness of the Care Programme Approach. Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability. Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system. Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team/working with other disciplines. Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery‑based model of intervention. Clinical/Professional Supervision.
• Implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff. Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery. Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR, 20. Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting.