About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident, experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse /Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RMN/RNLD) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Day shifts 7:15am 7:45pm Night shifts 7:30pm 07:30am Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday) Week 2 ( Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Springs Service (Springs Centre and Springs Wing) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow is a service for men with mental health needs and a diagnosis of autism.
Our person-centred, positive behavioural support focus seeks to reduce behaviours that challenge and treat mental health symptoms. We develop independent living skills and social integration. The aim of the service is to support individuals by giving them the tools that they need to be discharged into the community.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Day shifts 7:15am 7:45pm
Night shifts 7:30pm 07:30am
Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Week 2 ( Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Springs Service (Springs Centre and Springs Wing) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow is a service for men with mental health needs and a diagnosis of autism.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about hel ping people.
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.
You are
Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
Newly Qualified or 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.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary - £24.29 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
Employee referral scheme
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
London
HA1 3JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)