Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

NHS; Steeton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a committed Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD) to join its team. The role offers opportunities to work flexibly across mental health settings, assessing and delivering high-quality care. Candidates should have a relevant nursing qualification and experience in a mental health environment. This position supports professional development and provides an array of benefits for employees. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD).
• Experience of working in a mental health setting substantively.
• Post preceptorship sign off and able to take charge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Holds responsibility for ward management on a shift basis.
• Contributes to supervision and development of junior staff.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation skills

Ability to work without supervision

Experience in mental health setting

Involvement in innovative nursing practice

Education

Registered Mental Health Nursing Certificate (RMN)

Accredited counselling course or equivalent

Job description

Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

The closing date is 01 February 2026

• Do you want the flexibility to determine your own shift pattern?
• Do you already have experience, but would like to broaden your clinical experience; working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a wide range of care?

We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to join our Trust's Staff Bank as Staff Nurses (RMN/RNLD) to work across acute and specialist inpatient wards at Lynfield Mount Hospital and Airedale Centre for Mental Health.

This is truly an opportunity not to be missed. You will be given exposure to a range of different situations that will continue to professionally and clinically develop yourself.

This is an exciting time to join Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and support the delivery of our vision to become a leading provider of integrated care for people of all ages who have mental health needs.

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 2nd February 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients for whom he/she is identified as named nurse.
• Holds delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis.
• Contributes to the supervision and development of junior staff.
• Helps to ensure the safety of the ward and unit environments.

We are a provider of award‑winning, high‑quality mental health, community and learning disability services that look after the 'whole person', caring for their physical and mental health needs. We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support.

Our health care services cover all ages, so if you live in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.

We know that you want your care to be delivered in your own home, or as close to your home as possible and we are committed to providing high‑quality community care tailored to your needs.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care
• We Listen
• We Deliver

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference. We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs. We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK: Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right‑to‑work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right‑to‑work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)
• Accredited counselling course or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a mental health setting substantively
• Post preceptorship sign off and able to take charge
• Involvement of innovative nursing practice

Knowledge & Skills

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
• Able to work without direct supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Bank (unspecified, likely shift‑based)

Reference number

453‑26‑7718460

Job locations

Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health