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Bank Mental Health Nurse

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£32,324 pro rata per annum
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
11 May 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
27 Apr 2026

Job overview

Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse - Band 5

*Applicants who have previously submitted an application for this role do not need to reapply.*

As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Please note that an UK NMC registration is mandatory for this role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Assessment Centre and face to face interview which will be held on the same day on 1st June 2026.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate. To be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients.

To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

For more details please download the  job description