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Location: Sandwell B69

Role: Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD) Health Care Assistants (HCA)

About us:

We are an up-and-coming company specialising in secure patient transport for the NHS and other healthcare sectors across the UK.

We are a forward-thinking company placing the service user at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our core values of being compassionate, reliable and working with integrity. Our values are embedded into our day-to-day practice.

We specialise in the safe transportation, care and management of service users detained under the Mental Health Act or subject to the Mental Capacity Act, namely individuals who have a range of mental health/ behavioural disorders requiring admission to a psychiatric hospital. Service users may display challenging behaviours.

Our transfer journeys include to and from hospitals and secure mental health facilities, prisons, police stations, home addresses, court appearances plus other psychiatric settings. It is a demanding yet very rewarding role.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a drive and passion for providing excellence in Health Care.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the safe transportation of those detained under the MHA 1983, taking into consideration co-ordination, planning and evaluation of individual patient needs, with a focus on risk assessment/management strategies.
• Work closely with Mental Health Care Assistants to safely transport and care for patients.
• Monitor any signs of ill health during transportation.
• Report patient observations to NHS partners.
• Support empowerment of patients, having regard for their dignity and rights whilst maintaining professional responsibility for individuals in our care.
• Review and ensure correct section papers are in place for patients in our care.

Experience & Skills:

• Both newly Qualified or Experienced RMN/RNLD.
• Experience working within a Mental Health setting.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Have the ability to maintain confidential documentation.
• Have a compassionate, caring and empathetic nature.

Key Requirements:

• Valid NMC registration
• Enhanced DBS
• Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Applicants must be -
• Over 25 years of age ( for fleet insurance purposes)
• Have a full clean driving licence

In return, we offer:

Salary:

£24 (RMN) 6:00am -18:00pm

£28 (RMN) 18:00pm - 06:00am

£16.25 (HCA)

Training to include:

• PMVA ½ day training
• 121 support and regular supervision

Contract:

We are committed to a safer recruitment process; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Due to the nature of our business, any successful applicants will be required to complete Disclosure & Barring Service checks and provide 5 years of work history, including two references.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible working
• Good rates of pay
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform / PPE provided

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £16.25-£28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oldbury, B69 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: AST 1