Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse post with Prometheus Safe & Secure, supplying secure patient transfers and enhanced observation to the NHS, local authorities and private providers. The work centres on clinical leadership during transfers, hospital bed watches and places of safety, including Section 136 pathways, with crisis intervention when needed. The role runs a 24/7 rota of shifts, with attendance at base in company uniform. Applicants need a current NMC PIN with at least two years' post-registration experience, a full UK driving licence and an enhanced DBS.
What the job involves
- Lead patient safety and care during transfers, hospital bed watches and places of safety work, including PSS, PCC and Section 136 pathways
- Assess patient needs, identify risks, and plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions, including at bedside
- Provide crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, using physical intervention only when necessary and proportionate
- Take ownership of full, accurate handovers covering risk history, current presentation and care plan
- Set the tone on shift by briefing clearly, allocating tasks and coordinating staff
- Safeguard children and adults, applying local and national policy and the Mental Health Act in practice
- Record promptly and precisely, and
- Uphold confidentiality, equality, diversity and data protection at all times
- Check vehicles and equipment in line with policy before departures and report restock needs
- Work flexibly across a 24/7 rota and attend base in company uniform as instructed
- Work collaboratively with ward teams, AMHPs, multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare professionals
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Current valid NMC registration as an RMN (PIN)
Experience
- At least two years' post-registration experience
Skills & knowledge
- Strong clinical assessment, risk management and crisis intervention skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities
- Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive in challenging situations
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence covering manual and automatic vehicles
What’s offered
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free on-site parking at company bases
- Free company uniform
- Company-provided mandatory training
- Enrolment in The People's Pension scheme, subject to eligibility
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
