Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Position Overview

Location: Mid Wales (Welshpool and surrounding areas)
Employment Type: Bank / Employed 0 hr contract (flexible over a 24/7 period).

Pay Rates:

• Day Shifts (9am–9pm): £26/hour
• Night Shifts (9pm–9am): £28/hour

Company Profile:

Join the RapidAid Ambulance Team – A Pioneering Mental Health Transport Provider

At Rapid Aid Ambulance, our mission is to provide secure and reliable mental health patient transport and mental health support services. We are committed to delivering care that ensures the safety, comfort, and dignity of every patient, fostering a sense of peace and trust in those we serve.

As the first dedicated provider of secure mental health transport in Mid Wales, we’re proud to offer a compassionate, professional service that supports patients and their families during vulnerable times.

About the Role: Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Mental Health Nurses to provide in-transit person centred and trauma informed care and support to patients experiencing mental health difficulties. This vital role ensures the safe, therapeutic, and compassionate transfer of patients between care settings.

You will work collaboratively with ambulance teams and other professionals to safeguard the wellbeing of those in your care. Working alongside our ambulance crew, you will help create a calm and supportive environment, ensuring patients feel respected and protected throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patients’ mental health status throughout the journey.
• Support patients in safely boarding and disembarking from the ambulance.
• Deliver therapeutic support and clinical intervention as needed.
• Drive the ambulance when required, following all safety and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure all supplies are stocked and ready.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including infection control measures.
• Attend all mandatory training, meetings, and reviews as required.
• Promptly report accidents, complaints, or anything unusual to the Service Delivery Manager.
• Wear the company uniform at all times while on duty.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and dignity during transit.
• Collaborate with ambulance staff and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical records.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to mental health crises or changes in condition.
• Promote patient confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.
• Degree or diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Experience working in mental health care settings (hospital, crisis response, community, patient transport) is expected.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points (essential).
• Strong communication, observational, and crisis management skills.
• Resilience, empathy, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• An Enhanced DBS.
• The ability to speak Welsh (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, employed bank work – choose shifts that suit your schedule.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Work with a team dedicated to patient dignity and compassionate care.
• Be part of a ground-breaking service making a real difference in Mid Wales
• Be a part of the staff wellbeing programme and it’s incentives
• Relevant training provided