Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Blackburn is seeking a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse to provide essential care and support to patients. This bank role involves direct patient interactions, implementing care plans, and working within a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in a mental health environment and show a commitment to professional development. Competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meal

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care with the patient and their family.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Patient observation

Job description

Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Kemple View

Compensation: £17.67 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Kemple View is looking to recruit a Bank Registered Nurse to join the team. This is a bank role.

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meal
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.