Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)

Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse  (RMN) 

Location : Bradford

Salary/Hourly Rate: £15.00 – 23.32 per hour 

LEVICARE 

LeviCare are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and committed Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our team in the Bradford and surrounding areas. 

Main Responsibilities and Duties: 

As a Band 5 RMN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines. Your key responsibilities will include: 

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  Delivering patient care within the professional and ethical standards set by the NMC. 

  
  

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  Conducting holistic assessments of patients using evidence-based tools to determine their mental health needs. 

  
  

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  Developing comprehensive care plans that reflect patient needs, with interventions aimed at managing mental health risks and treatments. 

  
  

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  Implementing skilled nursing interventions based on the agreed care plan, while continuously evaluating and updating it to ensure optimal outcomes. 

  
  

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  Administering prescribed medical treatments in compliance with professional, legal, and local policies. 

  
  

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  Observing and reporting on the effects of medical treatments, ensuring prompt escalation of concerns. 

  
  

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  Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to care plans, and participating in meetings to ensure coordinated care delivery. 

  
  

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  Empowering patients by promoting choice and self-advocacy within the constraints of legal and risk management frameworks. 

  
  

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  Supporting and facilitating patient advocacy, ensuring their voice is heard. 

  
  

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  Contributing to research and practice development initiatives to improve patient care. 

  
  

Team Collaboration: 

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  Promoting effective teamwork and communication within the department. 

  
  

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  Encouraging collaboration with external agencies to support seamless care for patients. 

  
  

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  Actively participating in multi-agency care discussions and fostering cooperative working relationships. 

  
  

Supervision and Staff Development 

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  Supervising and supporting junior staff in their roles, ensuring their ongoing development and competence. 

  
  

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  Assisting in identifying staff training needs and supporting their professional growth through formal and informal teaching opportunities. 

  
  

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  Contributing to the overall development and delivery of training programs within the Trust. 

  
  

Financial Responsibility 

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  Assisting with the efficient use and management of resources, including the strategic deployment of staff on shifts to ensure effective care delivery. 

  
  

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

Essential 

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  Registered Mental Health Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD). 

  
  

Desirable 

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  Accredited counseling course or equivalent. 

  
  

Knowledge and Skills 

Essential 

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  Strong skills in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans. 

  
  

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  Ability to work independently without direct supervision. 

  
  

Desirable 

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  Multilingual skills, with fluency in Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, or Gujarati. 

  
  

LeviCare is a healthcare recruitment agency making a difference to the people we support. We hold our core values of integrity, honesty, and transparency in everything we do. The diversity of our people is our strength as we lead the way forward, becoming a respected and trusted healthcare recruitment partner to our clients. 

Schedules: 

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  12-hour shift 

  
  

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  8-hour shift 

  
  

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  Day shift 

  
  

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  Monday to Friday 

  
  

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  Night shift