Zero Hour Registered Mental Health Nurse (Rmn) - Manchester

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Mandatory training

The People’s Pension scheme

Job summary

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd is a specialist provider of secure patient transport and enhanced observation services across the UK. We operate 24/7 in partnership with NHS and private healthcare providers, delivering safe transfers, bed watches and places of safety with dignity and respect.

We are seeking a Bank RMN for part-time shifts in Manchester. The role requires NMC registration, a UK driving licence and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC RMN registration with at least 2 years post-registration.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety and care during transfers, bed watches and safety pathways.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate time-critical interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when required.
• Record handovers with risk history and care plans for ward teams and partners.
• Set the tone on shift, brief and allocate tasks with professionalism.
• Safeguard vulnerable people and ensure confidentiality, data protection and adherence to policy.

Skills

RMN registration

Clinical experience

Driving license

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Education

NMC RMN qualification

Job description

Location: City Of Manchester, M1 5AN

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Part-time

Salary: £23 to £23 an hour

Job summary

Prometheus Safe & Secure is a specialist provider of safe, compassionate care for people experiencing mental health crises and complex needs. We work alongside the NHS, local authorities and private providers, delivering secure patient transfers, hospital bed watches and places of safety services nationwide. Our teams are trusted for their professionalism, empathy and ability to provide calm, consistent support in the most challenging circumstances.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse with Prometheus, you will

• 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 us

Prometheus Safe & Secure is a specialist provider of secure patient transport and enhanced observation services for people with mental health needs. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the UK, we work in partnership with the NHS and private healthcare providers to deliver safe, dignified and compassionate support when it is needed most. Our services include secure patient transport for planned and urgent transfers, including those under the Mental Health Act, as well as enhanced observation and "bed watch" support in hospitals, A&E departments and Section 136 suites. Every journey and placement is managed with patient safety, dignity and respect at the forefront.

Essential Requirements

• Valid NMC registration (RMN) with a minimum of two years' post-registration experience
• Full UK driving licence covering manual and automatic vehicles
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• 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

Employee Benefits

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer contact

Deputy Service Delivery Manager, Nazmeen Begum, [e-mail]

Prometheus Safe and Secure is committed to equal opportunities and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.