Band 6 Mental Health Triage Nurse – Banbury, Oxford
Agency: Service Care Solutions
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Mental Health Triage Nurse to join the Triage and Assessment Team in Banbury, Oxford, working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Location: Banbury, Oxford
Contract Type: Ongoing agency placement
Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time considered (rotational shifts including evenings and weekends)
Pay Rate: £27.50 per hour (umbrella) for weekday day shifts
Equivalent PAYE Rate: £22.10
Role Overview: This role sits within a busy mental health triage and crisis response team, where you will be the first point of clinical contact for individuals in mental health distress. You will carry out rapid mental health assessments, prioritise referrals, and support timely and effective decisions about care pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage and assess urgent mental health referrals
Respond to crisis presentations and coordinate immediate support
Liaise with GPs, police, ambulance services, and community teams
Identify risk and protective factors in clinical decision-making
Accurately maintain clinical documentation
Contribute to daily MDT reviews and ongoing care planning
Essential Requirements:
NMC Registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Recent experience in triage, crisis, or community mental health settings
Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willing to obtain)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Ability to work under pressure and manage complex clinical presentations
Why Work with Service Care Solutions:
Dedicated consultant support 7 days a week
Streamlined compliance and registration process
Weekly payroll
Free DBS and training support
£250 referral bonus scheme
Support with travel and accommodation if required
Interested in applying?
Please email your CV directly to:
(url removed)