Registered Mental Health Nurse

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an agency basis at an NHS Mental Health hospital in Bradford. This role offers flexible hours and a range of specialisms in mental health care, particularly in acute settings. Candidates need at least 12 months of post-registration experience and a strong clinical understanding of mental health conditions. Benefits include flexible working, bonuses, and dedicated consultant support.

Benefits

Flexible hours

£250 sign-up bonus

£350 referral bonus

One-to-one consultant support

Competitive pay rates

FREE mandatory training

Qualifications

• NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience within the UK.
• Strong clinical knowledge of acute mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of care to individuals with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Contribute to patient assessments and monitoring progress.

Skills

NHS experience

Patient engagement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Post-registration experience

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an agency basis for an NHS Mental Health hospital based within Bradford, which offers a range of specialist services to support individuals with acute and complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will be able to choose their own shift pattern, enabling a healthy work‑life balance.

Shift Details

SHIFTS: Available Monday to Sunday.

SHIFT PATTERNS: Long Days (Apply online only), Nights: 19.30-08.00.

Skill Requirements

• Previous NHS experience essential.
• At least one year of experience working within a similar role.

Specialisms

• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for adults (18+) detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Acute inpatient support for females aged 18–65 experiencing mental health crisis.
• Dedicated acute inpatient care for males aged 18–65 with mental illness.
• 24‑hour care supporting individuals with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• Low Secure Services for men.

The Role

• Provide a high standard of care to individuals (adults) with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress.
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice.

The Person

• NMC‑registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience within the UK.
• Strong clinical knowledge of acute mental health conditions.
• Passionate about delivering person‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑focused with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern.
• £250 sign‑up bonus.
• £350 referral bonus.
• Dedicated and experienced one‑to‑one consultant support.
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed‑contract work.
• Subsidised training / FREE mandatory training.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and develop your mental health nursing career within a diverse and innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Apply today – this role is available for an immediate start. Please forward your CV as soon as possible.