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Registered Mental Health Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working
Job ref
387-BTS-RMN-B
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide
Town
Bristol
Salary
£20.91 - £33.46 Bank rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
25/10/2026 23:59

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Band 5

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

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 experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?

Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank and 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. 

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse with current live NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Hold and restraint competency

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Crawford
Job title
Temporary Staffing Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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