Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Birmingham

Prometheus Safe and Secure; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse to ensure patient safety and care during transfers and hospital stays. The role involves crisis intervention, patient assessments, and collaboration with medical teams to maintain high standards of care. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in mental health nursing, demonstrating a commitment to patient dignity and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing and patient safety.
• Ability to work under high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety during transfers and hospital watches.
• Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Safeguard children and adults according to the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Compassionate communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Mental Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse with Prometheus, you will take the lead in ensuring patients are safe, supported and treated with dignity during high stakes journeys and periods of observation.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety and care during transfers, hospital bed watches and places of safety activity across our services including PSS, PCC and Section 136 pathways
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence based interventions during time critical movements and at bedside
• Provide crisis intervention and de escalation, using clinical judgment to keep patients and colleagues safe, including physical intervention when required
• Take ownership of full, accurate handovers including risk history, current presentation and care plan while working with ward teams, AMHPs and other partners
• Set the tone for the team on shift by briefing clearly, allocating tasks and modelling compassion and professionalism
• Safeguard children and adults, applying local and national policy and the Mental Health Act in practice
• Record promptly and precisely, escalating incidents and near misses to the Clinical Logistics Manager
• 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

About Prometheus

Prometheus Safe & Secure are a leading provider of secure patient transportation and mental health support. Our premium services deliver rapid response times, a comprehensive care team, and dedicated industry-standard transportation vehicles - all designed to facilitate a safe and comfortable experience for every patient in our care.

With bespoke, secure transport solutions tailored to a diverse range of needs, we provide more than just efficient transportation; we offer peace of mind to our patients and their loved ones in vulnerable or sensitive moments. With our unwavering dedication to safety, security, and compassion, Prometheus strives to set the standard for excellence in secure mental health and transportation services.