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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