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Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse - Inpatient / A&E Liaison Location: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Crewe Setting: Inpatient Mental Health / A&E Interface Contract Type: Locum / Adhoc Hours: Shift-based rota Start Date: ASAP Rate: 25 - 26 Role Overview: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Band 6 RMN to join their mental health inpatient team, with a focus on supporting patients presenting to A&E with acute mental health needs. This role involves rapid mental health assessments, risk management, and collaborative care planning in partnership with A&E teams, crisis services, and the wider MDT. The postholder will ensure that patients receive safe, timely, and person-centred mental health support in line with Trust policies and clinical best practice. Key Responsibilities: Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments for patients referred via A&E or admitted to the inpatient unit. Triage and assess risk, including suicide and self-harm, and implement appropriate interventions. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care and discharge plans. Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and short-term therapeutic support where required. Act as a key point of contact between inpatient services, A&E, and community teams to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and Trust standards. Provide clinical support and supervision to junior staff and students as appropriate. Essential Criteria: NMC registered Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience in acute or inpatient mental health services Strong skills in mental health triage, assessment, and risk management Understanding of mental health law and safeguarding procedures Excellent communication and clinical decision-making abilities Desirable: Experience in liaison psychiatry or A&E mental health triage PMVA or MAPA trained Familiarity with local care pathways and community resources