Bank Mental Health Nurse - Guildford

Contract Type: 0Salary: 32324 - 32324Partner Org: Royal Surrey County Hospital

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 17 August 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.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
• Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues