Zero Hour Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Manchester

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Company uniform

Mandatory training

Pension scheme

Job summary

Prometheus Safe & Secure is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to lead patient safety during transfers and bed watches. The role involves time-critical assessments, crisis intervention, and handovers across a 24/7 rota, with a focus on safeguarding and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds an NMC RMN PIN with at least two years post-registration experience and a full UK driving licence, and will join a multidisciplinary team providing secure patient transport and enhanced

Qualifications

• NMC registration as an RMN with a valid PIN.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (manual/automatic).

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety and care during transfers, bed watches and places of safety work.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate time-critical interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, including physical intervention when required.
• Take ownership of handovers covering risk history and care plan.
• Coordinate shift tasks and uphold standards in a 24/7 rota.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NMC RMN PIN

Job description

A bank Registered Mental Health Nurse post with Prometheus Safe & Secure, which provides secure patient transport and enhanced observations for NHS and private healthcare partners. The work centres on leading patient safety during transfers, hospital bed watches and places of safety activity, including Section 136 pathways. It is a 24/7 rota role with crisis intervention, handovers and team leadership on each shift. NMC registration with two years' post-registration experience and a full UK driving licence are required.

What the job involves

• Lead patient safety and care during transfers, bed watches and places of safety work, including PSS, PCC and Section 136 pathways
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions during time-critical movements and at the bedside
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, including physical intervention when required
• Take ownership of full handovers covering risk history, current presentation and care plan
• Brief the team, allocate tasks and set the standard on shift
• Safeguard children and adults under local policy and the Mental Health Act
• Record promptly and precisely, escalating incidents and near misses to the Clinical Logistics Manager
• Uphold confidentiality, equality, diversity and data protection
• Check vehicles and equipment before departures and report restock needs
• Work flexibly across a 24/7 rota and attend base in company uniform
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ward staff, AMHPs and external healthcare professionals

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid 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
• Staying calm, professional and decisive in challenging situations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• 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