Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse
Location: Surrey
Pay Rate: £27-30 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Shift Pattern: A mixture of day shifts and waking night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
About the Role
Standby24 is seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to support packages for children and adults with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behaviours that may challenge.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals requiring high-quality support and care. The ideal candidate will be calm, resilient, highly organised, and passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working as a RMN or RNLD.
- Experience supporting individuals with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Mental health needs
- Learning disabilities
- Behaviours that may challenge
- Eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions.
- In-date PMVA or equivalent restraint training certification.
- DBS.
- Valid NMC pin.
- A full UK driving license with access to a car (preferred).
Key Responsibilities
- Providing clinical leadership and oversight during shifts.
- Working alongside support workers to ensure safe, consistent and person-centred care.
- Monitoring the individual’s mental health, presentation and emotional wellbeing.
- Identifying changes in behaviour, mental state and levels of risk.
- Following and making clinical decisions within agreed care plans, risk assessments and legal frameworks.
- Lead the clinical response to incidents, including de-escalation and emergency intervention.
- Medication management – safe administration of prescribed medication, accurate completion of medication records, monitoring medication refusals and side effects, escalating medication-related concerns, etc.
- Maintain accurate, timely and factual clinical records.
- Liaise with relevant healthcare professionals regarding clinical concerns, significant changes, observations, etc.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC code and within their professional competence.
- Communicate effectively with family members, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders as required.
Why Join Standby24?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Consistent full-time opportunities available
- Accommodation provided where required
- Short term and long-term assignments to suit availability
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive management team
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference to one person's life
Apply or reach out to us today!
📧 Francesca.thompson@standby24.co.uk
📞 07407807513 or 03333220999