# Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board
- **Location:** Bronllys Community Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health nurse
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 pro annum
- **Contract type:** 0 days (To include days, evenings, nights and weekends & bank holidays)
- **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (Bank Ad hoc when required)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T07:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T07:40:55.760Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Powys/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Nursing_Mental_health/Nursing_Mental_health-v8258115
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8258115?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed This is a Bank position only

To work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in the in-patient setting of the Mental Health Ward as directed.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with complex mental health needs and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will manage their own caseload of patients, and act as an expert resource in the care and treatment of patients experiencing a range of mental health problems relevant to the area of practice.

Please note this vacancy may be subject to closing early depending on the number of applications received Please ensure you complete your application at your earliest convenience so that you do not miss the opportunity to apply

### Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will work closely with the clinical lead, Ward Manager and local clinical teams. Operational management will be provided by the Ward Manager and professional accountability will be ensured through regular supervision with the clinical lead. We care for our patients 7 days a week, 24 hours a day so you will need to have the flexibility to take part in a full shift system including nights, bank holidays and weekend working.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

### 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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Aptitude

**Essential**

- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Able to demonstrate empathy with patients and their families/carers
- Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self- development
- Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decisionmaking process to resolve complex issues/situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- IT literacy

**Desirable**

- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency working

**Desirable**

- Experience of working within health settings
- Ability to support and influence change
- Experience of working with designated client group

### Values/Other

**Essential**

- Demonstrates an ability to meet Health Board Values
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. ability to travel within geographical area when needed
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the unit
- Flexible working pattern
- Satisfactory DBS check

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Measure Wales and Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- Awareness of specific government/legislation pertinent to the clinical area

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of Powys Teaching Health Board modernisation of services plan Evidence of post graduate study
- Evidence of post graduate study

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 263.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10571475)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375)
- [occupational health (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10571476)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727)

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