Registered Mental Health Nurse

Role: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Band: 5

Work Type: Agency / Temporary / Locum

Location: NHS Hospital - Various Mental Health Units

Hours: Flexible shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

We are seeking committed and compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our agency workforce supporting NHS mental health services. The post-holder will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to service users experiencing acute or long-term mental health conditions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting recovery, risk management, and patient-centered care in a variety of mental health settings.

• Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments and develop person-centered care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions aligned with individual recovery goals.
• Administer medications safely following NMC standards and local policies.
• Manage challenging behaviors using approved de-escalation and PMVA techniques.
• Monitor mental state, physical health, and risk levels, escalating concerns promptly.
• Support patients experiencing crises, using trauma-informed and compassionate approaches.

• Implement and regularly update risk assessments, ensuring safety of service users and staff.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures for adults and young people.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment in line with NHS Trust and CQC standards.

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code and NHS policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries at all times.
• Provide clinical documentation that is clear, accurate, and completed promptly.

• Participate in shift handovers, ward rounds, and care planning meetings.
• Engage with families and carers, offering support and education where appropriate.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience in mental health settings (NHS experience desirable).
• Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g., PMVA/MAPA, BLS, Manual Handling).
• Excellent communication, judgement, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to new environments quickly.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Flexible shifts across multiple NHS Trusts.
• Competitive hourly pay rates.
• Ongoing support with training, compliance, and NMC revalidation.
• Opportunities to work in diverse mental health environments.

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