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. The tentative date to host the Assessment Centre is on 18 September 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
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
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This advert is for Bank Mental Health Nurse with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Surrey Hospital. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,324 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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