Job Title: Bank Registered Nurse (RMN/RGN) – Days & Nights
Location: The Cardinal Clinic, Windsor
Salary: £21.91 per hour
Contract: Bank / Flexible
Shift Pattern: Flexible bank shifts across days and nights, subject to service need and availability. Shifts are usually 12 hours, 08:00–20:00 or 20:00–08:00.
Reports to: Lead Nurse and Registered Manager
About The Cardinal Clinic
Cardinal Clinic is a leading independent mental health hospital committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We provide inpatient, outpatient, and daycare treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addictions.
Our expert multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and specialist nurses works collaboratively to deliver evidence-based treatment in a safe, supportive environment. We take a holistic approach to care, supporting both clinical and emotional well-being to promote long-term recovery.
Set in a tranquil and discreet location just outside Windsor, Cardinal Clinic offers a peaceful space for healing. We uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and ethical practice, ensuring compassionate and effective care for every individual.
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Bank Registered Nurses, including both RMNs and RGNs, to support our inpatient services team on a flexible basis.
This role is suitable for nurses who are looking for occasional or regular bank shifts, with opportunities to work across day and night shifts depending on service requirements and individual availability.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality care to patients with a range of mental health needs. This includes acute presentations of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, mood disorders, and co-occurring conditions such as addiction.
You’ll be expected to provide safe and effective care in accordance with best practice, the NMC Code, and the clinic’s values.
Working Hours
Bank shifts are offered according to service need and staff availability.
Typical shift times are:
- Day shift: 08:00–20:00
- Night shift: 20:00–08:00
Bank nurses may be offered weekday, weekend, day, or night shifts. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts are agreed in advance based on availability and operational requirements.
Applicants should be comfortable working flexibly within an inpatient clinical environment.
Why Join Cardinal Clinic?
- Competitive hourly rate of £21.91 per hour
- Flexible bank working arrangements
- Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a respected independent mental health hospital
- Free on-site parking
- Suitable for nurses seeking additional shifts alongside other commitments
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients in accordance with their individual care plans
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and respond appropriately to clinical presentations
- Administer medication safely and accurately
- Monitor patients’ mental and physical health, escalating concerns when necessary
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and the wider team to support patients’ recovery
- Maintain clear and accurate records, contributing to regular care reviews
- Promote a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment
- Support the permanent nursing team in maintaining safe staffing levels and continuity of care
- Uphold the principles of dignity, respect, confidentiality, and person-centred care at all times
Person SpecificationEssential
- Registered Nurse, Mental Health or General, with current NMC registration
- Strong clinical knowledge and awareness of common and complex mental health conditions
- Excellent communication, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering person-centred, safe, and effective care
- Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety
- Ability to work flexibly across day, night, weekday, or weekend shifts depending on availability and service need
Desirable
- Experience in a mental health inpatient setting, private or NHS
- Experience in an inpatient, hospital, or other relevant healthcare setting
- Experience working with patients with addictions or trauma-related disorders
- Familiarity with care planning systems and electronic patient records
- Experience supporting patients through crisis interventions or behavioural challenges
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in joining Cardinal Clinic as a Bank Registered Nurse.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £21.91 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windsor SL4 5UL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
