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Job Title: Mental Health HCA & RGN Agency Shifts — Wales & Somerset
Location: Wales Multiple Hospital & Mental Health Settings & Sommerset
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Shifts / Flexible Work
Company: Zentar Healthcare Limited
Referral Bonus: £250

Mental Health HCAs & RGNs Wanted Across Wales — Flexible Agency Shifts Available

Zentar Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Healthcare Assistants and Registered General Nurses for ongoing agency shifts across Wales & Somerset.

We are looking for reliable, professional and committed healthcare workers who are confident working in busy hospital, mental health and care environments. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want flexible agency work, regular shift opportunities and support from a healthcare agency that understands the importance of communication, compliance and candidate care.

At Zentar Healthcare, our focus is simple: matching the right healthcare professionals to the right shifts, while maintaining safe, reliable and high-quality care.

Roles Available

We are currently looking for:

• Mental Health Healthcare Assistants — MH HCA
• Registered General Nurses — RGN
• Experienced HCAs with mental health or hospital experience

Locations

We have opportunities across Wales, including hospital and mental health settings.

Candidates must be willing to travel to available placements depending on shift demand and location.

Why Join Zentar Healthcare?

Joining Zentar Healthcare gives you access to flexible agency work with a team that will support you through registration, compliance and bookings.

We offer:

• Ongoing agency shift opportunities
• Flexible working patterns
• Day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts, subject to availability
• Support from an experienced recruitment, compliance and bookings team
• Fast registration process for suitable candidates
• Regular communication regarding available shifts
• Opportunity to work across different healthcare environments
• Professional, supportive and responsive agency team
• Referral bonus opportunity

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Experienced in healthcare settings
• Confident working with patients, service users and clinical teams
• Able to follow care plans, policies and professional standards
• Comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Flexible with shift patterns
• Committed to delivering safe and compassionate care

Mental Health HCA Requirements

Applicants for Mental Health HCA roles should ideally have:

• Previous experience in mental health, hospital, secure, supported living or similar care settings
• Confidence supporting patients with mental health needs
• Good communication and observation skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure
• PMVA, MAPA, restraint, breakaway or relevant mental health training, where applicable
• Mandatory training certificates
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete required checks
• Professional references

RGN Requirements

Applicants for Registered General Nurse roles must have:

• Valid NMC registration
• Previous UK nursing experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider clinical team
• Up-to-date training and compliance documents
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete required checks
• Professional references

Duties May Include

Depending on the role and placement, duties may include:

• Supporting patients with daily care needs
• Observing and reporting changes in patient condition
• Supporting mental health patients safely and professionally
• Assisting clinical teams on wards or units
• Maintaining dignity, respect and confidentiality
• Following safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures
• Completing accurate documentation where required
• Supporting safe staffing across healthcare settings

For RGNs, duties may also include:

• Medication administration
• Clinical observations
• Care planning and evaluation
• Escalating clinical concerns
• Supporting junior staff and healthcare assistants
• Working in line with NMC standards

Who This Role Is Suitable For

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Mental Health HCAs looking for agency shifts in Wales
• RGNs looking for flexible work
• Healthcare workers looking for extra shifts
• Candidates who are already compliant and ready to work
• Candidates with strong availability
• Candidates who want regular communication and support from their agency

£250 Referral Bonus

Do you know an experienced Mental Health HCA, HCA or RGN looking for agency work in Wales?

Refer them to Zentar Healthcare and you could receive a £250 referral bonus once they are successfully registered, fully compliant and complete the required number of shifts.

This is a great opportunity to recommend colleagues, friends or healthcare professionals who are reliable, experienced and ready to work.

Referral bonus terms apply.

What Happens After You Apply?

Once you apply, our recruitment team will contact you to discuss:

• Your experience
• Your availability
• Your preferred locations
• Your training and compliance documents
• Your right to work status
• Suitable shift opportunities

Suitable candidates will be supported through the registration and compliance process as quickly as possible.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Mental Health HCA, HCA or RGN looking for agency shifts in Wales & Somerset

, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Zentar Healthcare recruitment team will contact you.

Zentar Healthcare Limited
Together for Better Care

Pay: £17.00-£32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person