Job Overview
Are you a registered mental health nurse looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in two of the biggest outstanding hospitals in the South West? Join North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston’s Collaborative Bank for a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs.
Key Benefits
- A respected team membership with access to NHS pension, paid training and full induction support.
- Flexible working patterns: shifts that fit your lifestyle, including early, late, long days and nights, with competitive pay and holiday pay.
- Diverse experience across multiple disciplines and specialties.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the award‑winning Brunel building.
- Free uniforms, training opportunities and pay incentives.
- Long‑ and short‑term placements that offer flexibility in a supportive, permanent‑role atmosphere.
Main Duties
- Deliver care to people with mental health issues receiving inpatient care in an acute physical health setting, often on a 1:1 basis.
- Support all clinical areas of the Trust as required.
- Ensure that trust and local policies, procedures and NMC code of conduct are followed.
- Assess, plan, provide, maintain and evaluate patient care.
- Supervise and guide other staff, including health‑care assistants and students.
- Advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns and promote parity of esteem.
- Maintain safe medication ordering, administration and custody in line with trust policies.
- Coordinate discharge planning and admission processes in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
- Provide health promotion, education, and support, and refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
- Act in emergency situations, following emergency procedures such as fire and resuscitation, and provide support to junior staff.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
- Maintain documentation of incidents, complaints and equipment status as required.
- Apply manual handling regulations and assess patients’ manual handling needs.
Requirements / Applicants Must
- Hold RMN registration with a current NMC licence to practice.
- Minimum of 12 months post‑qualification experience (15 months for NQN’s).
- Recent acute hospital experience within the last 18–24 months.
- Drive, enthusiasm and willingness to commit to a 4‑day induction programme if successful.
- Right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).
- Availability to commence work within 3 months of offer.
- Successful applicants will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have prior NHS service at the same band; progression occurs by annual increments.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications (Essential)
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable Criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent).
Work Experience (Essential)
- Evidence of broad range of mental health nursing experience.
- Training relevant to the RMN role.
- Experience working in an appropriate clinical setting.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (Essential)
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, including report writing and record keeping.
- Basic computer/IT skills with intent to develop in line with service needs (IHS, Acis, Email).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Time management and basic problem‑solving skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives while safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps uphold these commitments. Applicants from all under‑represented groups are welcome.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion, and encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented in our workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Workplace and Culture
North Bristol Trust and UHBW operate as major acute Trusts delivering high‑quality, award‑winning care across multiple sites. Both Trusts provide a collaborative environment with modern facilities and an inclusive culture that empowers staff to develop and advance.
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Are you a registered mental health nurse looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in two of the biggest outstanding hospitals in the South West? Join North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston’s Collaborative Bank for a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs.
Key Benefits
- A respected team membership with access to NHS pension, paid training and full induction support.
- Flexible working patterns: shifts that fit your lifestyle, including early, late, long days and nights, with competitive pay and holiday pay.
- Diverse experience across multiple disciplines and specialties.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the award‑winning Brunel building.
- Free uniforms, training opportunities and pay incentives.
- Long‑ and short‑term placements that offer flexibility in a supportive, permanent‑role atmosphere.
Main Duties
- Deliver care to people with mental health issues receiving inpatient care in an acute physical health setting, often on a 1:1 basis.
- Support all clinical areas of the Trust as required.
- Ensure that trust and local policies, procedures and NMC code of conduct are followed.
- Assess, plan, provide, maintain and evaluate patient care.
- Supervise and guide other staff, including health‑care assistants and students.
- Advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns and promote parity of esteem.
- Maintain safe medication ordering, administration and custody in line with trust policies.
- Coordinate discharge planning and admission processes in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
- Provide health promotion, education, and support, and refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
- Act in emergency situations, following emergency procedures such as fire and resuscitation, and provide support to junior staff.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
- Maintain documentation of incidents, complaints and equipment status as required.
- Apply manual handling regulations and assess patients’ manual handling needs.
Requirements / Applicants Must
- Hold RMN registration with a current NMC licence to practice.
- Minimum of 12 months post‑qualification experience (15 months for NQN’s).
- Recent acute hospital experience within the last 18–24 months.
- Drive, enthusiasm and willingness to commit to a 4‑day induction programme if successful.
- Right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).
- Availability to commence work within 3 months of offer.
- Successful applicants will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have prior NHS service at the same band; progression occurs by annual increments.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications (Essential)
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable Criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent).
Work Experience (Essential)
- Evidence of broad range of mental health nursing experience.
- Training relevant to the RMN role.
- Experience working in an appropriate clinical setting.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (Essential)
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, including report writing and record keeping.
- Basic computer/IT skills with intent to develop in line with service needs (IHS, Acis, Email).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Time management and basic problem‑solving skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives while safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps uphold these commitments. Applicants from all under‑represented groups are welcome.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion, and encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented in our workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Workplace and Culture
North Bristol Trust and UHBW operate as major acute Trusts delivering high‑quality, award‑winning care across multiple sites. Both Trusts provide a collaborative environment with modern facilities and an inclusive culture that empowers staff to develop and advance.
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