Registered Mental health Nurse

Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – NHS – Temporary Agency Contract

Location: Cambridge
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (Umbrella) / £21.71 PAYE (exclusive)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Agency)

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a full-time Band 6 RMN to work within the NHS on a temporary agency contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care within a 24-hour inpatient service.

The post holder will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Ward Manager by providing clinical leadership and acting as a role model to the wider team. You will deputise as required and contribute to the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective mental and physical health care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Care:

Supervise and participate in the named nurse system for care planning.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred, evidence-based nursing care.

Promote service user and carer involvement, supporting recovery and independence.

Ensure compliance with the Care Programme Approach and Mental Health Act 2007.

Administer medications safely and maintain proper documentation.

Support therapeutic activities and maintain a therapeutic milieu on the ward.

Team Support & Governance:

Provide clinical guidance to junior staff and unregistered team members.

Set and monitor clinical standards aligned with Trust policies and national guidance.

Participate in clinical audits, learning reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Promote collaborative working across the multidisciplinary team and with external agencies.

Maintain effective communication with service users, carers, and stakeholders.

Professionalism & Record-Keeping:

Ensure accurate, timely documentation in line with Trust policies and NMC standards.

Uphold professional conduct in interactions with colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.

Support team compliance with policy and promote equality, diversity, and human rights.

Requirements:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with valid NMC registration.

Experience in an NHS inpatient setting preferred.

Strong understanding of relevant legislation and governance frameworks.

Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical skills.

To Apply:

Please send your CV or direct any enquiries to:
Andrew Wiles
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