Job summary We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often, at short notice, at Band 5 level, within our Elderly Units across Hertfordshire Applicants must have the relevant experience to work within this area of Mental Health All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within mental health services.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING. Main duties of the job To be part of an integrated health/social care team providing inpatient care for service users suffering from serious and enduring mental illness. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a mental health nurse. o Work as a Named Nurse/part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of careo Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and appliedo Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the serviceareao Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholderso Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service areao Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 367-Bank-RN-Elderly-Herts2 Job locations The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 8YE Hatfield AL10 8YE Job description Job responsibilities The Staff Bank Bureau is seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) who is committed to providing high-quality care. We are offering a Bank role to work alongside our current nursing staff and be part of the multi-disciplinary team that really delivers. This is a excellent opportunity and you'll be ambitious to take a multidisciplinary approach to delivering care to our inpatients. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a mental health nurse. Work as a Named Nurse/part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of care Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholders Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Job description Job responsibilities The Staff Bank Bureau is seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) who is committed to providing high-quality care. We are offering a Bank role to work alongside our current nursing staff and be part of the multi-disciplinary team that really delivers. This is a excellent opportunity and you'll be ambitious to take a multidisciplinary approach to delivering care to our inpatients. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a mental health nurse. Work as a Named Nurse/part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of care Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholders Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Person Specification Knowledge/Training/Experience Essential Experience in RNMH/RMN NMC IT/PC Literate Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk Desirable Completion of management training Teaching/training experience Communication Skills Essential Good written communication Customer Service skills Other Essential Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving Person Specification Knowledge/Training/Experience Essential Experience in RNMH/RMN NMC IT/PC Literate Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk Desirable Completion of management training Teaching/training experience Communication Skills Essential Good written communication Customer Service skills Other Essential Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 8YE Hatfield AL10 8YE Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)