North Bristol NHS Trust
Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
Are you a registered mental health nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in two of the biggest outstanding hospitals in the South West?
Join North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston’s Collaborative Bank and enjoy a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs!
Why join us?
- Valued Team Membership: As a bank nurse with us, you’ll be a respected member of our team, with access to exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.
- Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.
- Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.
- Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.
- Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.
If you’re a dedicated RMN committed to delivering outstanding care but want flexibility to align with your circumstances, our collaborative bank offers the perfect solution. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will include:
- Being responsible for delivering care to people with mental health issues who are receiving inpatient care in an acute physical health setting. This care will often be delivered on a 1:1 basis.
- Be expected to support all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
- Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
- Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.
- Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.
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Applicant Requirements
Applicants Must
- Hold RMN registration with current NMC license to practice
- Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience. (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience)
- Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months
- Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
- Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
- Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 people, providing healthcare to Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning Southmead hospital. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and a globally recognized centre of excellence in many specialties. Our vision is to empower our teams to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare. We treat every patient with respect and dignity, aiming for excellent outcomes and a first-class experience.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the country’s largest acute Trusts, with over 13,000 staff delivering 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving 500,000+ people in South West England. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, UHBW is proud to provide excellent care to Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a multi-award-winning, digitally advanced Trust, our cutting-edge research and innovation make a positive local and global impact. With hospitals in both city and coastal locations, staff enjoy the best of urban life and nearby countryside or seaside.
Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps us uphold these commitments. Applicants from all underrepresented groups are welcome.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
- Maintain the standards of professionalism expected of a registered nurse, and work to the standards described within the NMC code of conduct.
- Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.
- Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
- To work with direction from the patients care plan and escalate any concerns appropriately.
- To support a patient with their mental health concerns, monitor for any fluctuations in mental wellbeing and respond accordingly.
- To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
- To be an advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns in an acute setting and promote the principles of parity of esteem.
- To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
- Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
- In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students.
- Where relevant, to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
- Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
- To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
- To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
- Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
- Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies.
- Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
- Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
- To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
- To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.
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Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of broad range of mental health nursing experience
- Candidate has undertaken training relevant to the RMN role
- Candidate has experience working in an appropriate clinical setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Time management and basic problem solving skills
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career
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