Mental Health Nurse

Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to provide 1:1 nursing support to patients within a general hospital setting.

The role involves providing safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care to patients who may present with mental health needs, behavioural concerns, confusion, distress or risks requiring enhanced observation. The post holder must be confident working alongside general hospital teams, maintaining patient safety and promoting dignity and person-centred care.

This is locum work, with forward planning available and regular opportunities to secure shifts in advance.

Key Responsibilities

– Provide continuous 1:1 nursing observation and support to patients within a general hospital setting
– Monitor and assess the patient’s mental state, behaviour, risks and immediate care needs
– Maintain patient safety through appropriate levels of observation and engagement
– Provide compassionate, person-centred care while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect
– Identify and escalate changes in mental state, behaviour or physical health concerns
– Support patients experiencing anxiety, agitation, confusion, distress or challenging behaviour
– Assist with the implementation and review of individualised care plans
– Administer and manage medication safely in line with policy, where required
– Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and observation records
– Work collaboratively with ward staff, medical teams, mental health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
– Adhere to NHS policies, safeguarding procedures, infection prevention requirements and clinical governance standards

Essential Requirements

– NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
– Proven experience working within NHS or general hospital settings
– Experience providing 1:1 or enhanced patient observations
– Experience supporting patients with complex mental health, behavioural or psychological needs
– Ability to recognise and escalate changes in a patient’s physical or mental health
– Strong communication, observation and documentation skills
– Ability to work independently while integrating effectively with the wider hospital team
– Enhanced DBS
– Right to work in the UK

Desirable

– Previous experience providing 1:1 support within acute or general hospital settings
– Experience supporting patients with dementia, delirium, cognitive impairment or challenging behaviour
– Experience working alongside acute medical and surgical teams
– Previous NHS hospital experience
– Knowledge of safeguarding and managing patient risk within a hospital environment

Job Type

Locum Adhoc shifts

Pay: £19.00-£30.00 per hour

Benefits:

– Referral programme

Work Location: In person