Band 5 Mental Health Nurse

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for flexible contract shifts at Basildon University Hospital (SS16). If you’re looking to build experience across day and night rotas while earning strong rates in Essex, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in acute mental health care.

Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, person-centred mental health nursing care in line with NMC standards and local policies
- Complete mental state assessments, risk assessments and care planning, contributing to MDT reviews
- Administer medication and monitor therapeutic response, escalating concerns appropriately
- Support patients in crisis with de-escalation techniques and compassionate communication
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handovers to ensure continuity of care

What You’ll Need
- NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and relevant post-registration experience
- Confidence working in hospital settings, including managing risk and complex presentations
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility to work day and/or night shifts (temporary/contract availability)

Why Apply
Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, and the support of a leading healthcare staffing provider placing nurses across Basildon and wider Essex.