Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Newcastle
Prometheus Safe and Secure
Newcastle, NE27 0QJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£23.00 to £23.00
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 November 2026
15 days leftJob description
Prometheus is a trusted provider of specialist patient transport and mental health support services across the UK. We work in partnership with the NHS...
In this role you will be a key figure in ensuring that every patient we care for feels safe, supported and respected. From the moment a transfer begins until the patient reaches their destination, you will play a hands-on role in safeguarding both their physical and emotional well-being.
Assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients, ensuring every move is handled with care and professionalism
Deliver compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort at all times even in challenging situations
Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties, offering reassurance and practical support
Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys
Complete accurate handovers and essential paperwork, capturing risk histories and current presentations to ensure continuity of care
Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, using your training and judgement to act in the patient's best interests
Follow safeguarding policies for both children and adults, always keeping safety and well-being as the priority
Take part in mandatory training, meetings and reviews so your skills and knowledge stay up to date
Check vehicles and equipment before each journey, reporting any issues promptly so we can deliver safe and reliable service
Build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and partner agencies, promoting equality, diversity and respect in every interaction
As part of the Prometheus Safe & Secure team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
From supporting patients during secure transfers to providing reassurance in challenging situations, you will help ensure that every individual is treated with dignity, respect and professionalism.
Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals, you will contribute to patient safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
- Assist qualified nurses in delivering safe and effective patient transfers.
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
- Offer reassurance, emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and emergencies.
- Apply appropriate de-escalation techniques and approved interventions in line with training and company policies.
- Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults and children.
- Drive company ambulances when required, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys.
- Conduct pre-journey vehicle and equipment checks, promptly reporting any concerns.
- Support safe patient movement and transportation in accordance with risk assessments and care plans.
- Complete accurate patient records, risk information and clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
- Build positive working relationships while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Participate in mandatory training, team meetings and professional reviews.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and accountability.
- Follow Prometheus policies, procedures and relevant healthcare legislation.
Making a Difference Every DayAt Prometheus Safe & Secure, every journey matters. Your compassion, professionalism and commitment to patient safety will help make challenging experiences safer, calmer and more reassuring for those in our care.
At Prometheus Safe & Secure, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the care we deliver. We are committed to recruiting from all backgrounds and ensuring every applicant is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.
When hiring, we base decisions on skills, experience and potential, not on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or any other characteristic. We actively seek to remove barriers from our recruitment process and support equal opportunity: from inclusive job descriptions to accessible interview arrangements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Skills
- Mandatory:
- Enhanced DBS clearance for both adults and children
- Full UK driving licence covering both manual and automatic vehicles with 6 or fewer points
- Right to work in the UK, without sponsorship
- Desirable:
- Experience in a healthcare support or compliance focused role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
- Proactive, positive and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Well organised with good time management skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 October 2026
Last checked
3 November 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
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