Job summary
Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for a role to use your compassion and experience to deliver quality care and support?

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. We are comprised of acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, determined to provide the best health services for our local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

You'll be expected to;

• Provide a highly specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence-based models of practice relevant to the care group.
• Deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated clinical setting in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family.
• Act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and planning of the patients care.

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team, you'll provide care and support to patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. You'll help improve patients' quality of life by ensuring their needs are met and that each person is always treated with dignity and respect.

We are seeking psychologically minded, compassionate nurses who share the trust's aim to work alongside the people we support.

Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated clinical setting in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family.

To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and planning of the patients care.

To work as part of the nursing team in ensuring that the patient/s are supported utilizing your skills and experience as a mental health nurse enhancing the patient's safety and experience in an adult/children's acute hospital environment.

To provide and develop in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies a high-quality service for patients and carers that takes into account individuals' physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs.

To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service.

To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, to meet the needs of the service throughout the duration of the shift.

To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputize as appropriate.

To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care.

Contribute to and ensure a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained whist on duty for patients, staff & visitors be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.

About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £18.53 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: Bank RMN
Job locations: MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield, Essex, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To undertake assessments of individuals and their families and carers as appropriate admitted to inpatient care, including service users presenting with high risk. To develop care plans and discharge plans in collaboration with the service user and their families and carers.

To participate in the daily Board rounds to ensure the patients needs are discussed and escalations are undertaken as appropriate.

In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teams, assess and manage risks as identified through assessment. To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with the MDT to modify care plans.

To act as the Primary Nurse for the duration of the shift.

To ensure that clinical practice is evidenced based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

To maintain and contribute to standards of professional care, ethics, policies, and procedures.

Ensure that all clinical records are maintained and that other systems and good practice, such as handovers, occur for all staff to communicate effectively.

To provide therapeutic interventions for patients with complex mental health needs ensuring that they are supported whilst in an acute hospital organisation.

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RMN with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Studying toward Diploma/Degree

Experience
Essential

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Programme Approach

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield, Essex, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Contact: Bank Recruitment Team, mse.bankrecruitment@nhs.net, 03004430160