About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident and experienced Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation
Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.
We are looking for an outstanding, compassionate and experienced Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering excellent care to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.
You'll be working 42 hours per week, across days, nights and alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.
You'll work a structured rota across days, nights and alternate weekends.
Your rota will include:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Day shifts: 8:00am to 8:30pm Night shifts: 8:00pm to 8:30amThis pattern gives you consistency, regular days off and the opportunity to build strong working relationships with colleagues and service users.
About Cygnet Paddocks
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men, located in Widnes in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, w here behaviours that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.
The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by acquired brain injury.
The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.
Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.
Your Day-to-Day
Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines Complete on call dutiesYou are
Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices Able to deputise in a clinical lead role Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Helping to empower & support service user independence Trained and have experience in Senior Staff Nurse Role (RMN/RNLD)Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
£23.70 per hour Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles RCNi membership Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities Expert clinical supervision & peer support NHS and blue light discount Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme 24 hours free GP helpline Discounted gym membership Free eye tests On site benefits including free meals Plus much morePlease note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Widnes
WA8 5UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)