Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£20.91 - £33.46 Bank rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 3LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join the Temporary Staffing Bank at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Take control of your career. Work when it suits you. Make a difference to patients experiencing mental health challenges.

Are you an experiencedRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?

Join theBristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bankand become part of a dedicated workforce delivering high-quality mental health care across acute hospital settings within our organisation.

Why Join Our Staff Bank?

✅Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

✅Expand Your Mental Health Nursing Experience

✅Outstanding Working Environments

✅Weekly pay and easy online shift booking

✅Paid Mandatory Training and Full Induction Support

✅Opportunities Across Multiple Clinical Specialties

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses who can demonstrate recent acute hospital experience within the UK healthcare system. Newly Qualified Nurses may apply once they have successfully completed their preceptorship programme and gained at least 15 months clinical experience.

As a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality mental health care to patients receiving treatment within acute physical health settings.

• Providing enhanced observation and therapeutic support, including 1:1 patient care when required.

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

• Monitoring mental wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes in a patient's condition.

• Acting as an advocate for patients experiencing mental health concerns and promoting parity of esteem.

• Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as required.

• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.

• Reporting significant changes in a patient's condition to the multidisciplinary team.

• Promoting safeguarding and patient safety at all times.

• Supervising and supporting healthcare assistants, students and junior colleagues where appropriate.

• Working effectively as an independent practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, providing the opportunity to enjoy city living, beautiful countryside and coastal locations, all within easy reach.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain employees who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating inclusive services and workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026

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