Band 6 mental health nurse- Bed management

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Mental Health Nurse - Enhanced Bed Management Team

Location: Carlisle
Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour
Hours: Full time

Are you an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Nurse seeking a dynamic role where you can truly make a difference? Join our Enhanced Bed Management Team in Carlisle and play a vital role in improving patient flow and supporting individuals ready for discharge.

Role Overview:

As a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient transitions, streamline discharge processes, and ensure efficient bed management. This role is ideal for a proactive nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mental health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support mental health patients who are ready for discharge, ensuring a smooth transition to community or alternative care settings.
• Collaborate with ward staff, community teams, and other stakeholders to resolve discharge delays.
• Monitor and manage patient flow across mental health units, optimizing bed availability.
• Provide expert clinical advice and leadership in discharge planning and patient transition.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge, advocating for patient-centered solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation in line with professional and legal standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with a focus on mental health care.
• Strong understanding of discharge planning and patient flow processes within mental health services.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with a compassionate and proactive approach to patient care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £30.00.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your personal and professional needs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on mental health service delivery.

Please apply below or call Will on 0191 211 1382 if you are interested!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.