Mental Health Nurses (RMN)

RapidAid Ambulance LTD; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidAid Ambulance LTD in Mid Wales is recruiting Registered Mental Health Nurses to provide trauma-informed care during specialist patient transport and inpatient bed-watch within hospital settings.

You will work with ambulance crews and ward staff, maintain accurate records, complete MHA documentation, and bring a calm, empathetic approach with flexible night/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• RMN qualification and current NMC registration.
• Experience working in mental health services.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care during specialist patient transport and inpatient bed-watch.
• Support patients during transfers between care settings.
• Provide therapeutic observation, reassurance and monitoring within inpatient hospital environments.
• Deliver clinical care and emotional support within your professional scope of practice.
• Work closely with ambulance crews, ward staff and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain clear and accurate patient records.
• Ensure completion of relevant Mental Health Act (MHA) documentation and safe, lawful patient transfers.

Skills

RMN

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Clear communication

Record-keeping

Education

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Job description

**Location:** Mid Wales (Welshpool & surrounding areas)

Join **RapidAid Ambulance**, the first dedicated specialist mental health transport provider in Mid Wales.

We're on a mission to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to provide trauma-informed care and support during specialist patient transport and **inpatient enhanced observation (bed-watch)**.

This role involves supporting patients during transfers between care settings, alongside providing therapeutic observation, reassurance and monitoring within inpatient hospital environments.

Support and monitor patients during specialist mental health transport.

Undertake **inpatient enhanced observation (bed-watch)**, providing therapeutic engagement, monitoring and reassurance.

Deliver clinical care and emotional support within your professional scope of practice.

Work closely with ambulance crews, ward staff and healthcare professionals.

Maintain clear and accurate patient records.

Ensure completion of relevant Mental Health Act (MHA) documentation and support safe, lawful patient transfers.

Promote dignity, safety, compassion and respect at all times.

You'll Need: RMN qualification and current NMC registration. Experience working in mental health services. Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points). A calm, caring and resilient approach. Enhanced DBS clearance. Willingness to work flexibly, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.