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Job Description Cygnet Kenney House is our purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehab service located in Oldham.
We are actively seeking an experienced, resilient and dedicated Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse to join our team who can play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this new facility.
You will be working Full time, 42 hours per week including days, nights and weekends at Cygnet Kenney House.
Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home.
There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House;
The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.
The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (level 2) will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.
Main duties of the job
Your Day-to-Day:
Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observationsWork closely with the management team to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Participate in audits and quality improvement initiativesAttend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and promote nursingUnder NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionalsAdminister prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.
About us
Why Cygnet? We offer:
Salary: £22.50 per hourExclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.Ability to make a real transformational impact on the quality of our service users lives daily.Free meals whilst on duty.Free parking
Bespoke career progression pathwaysAnnual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings.
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.
Cygnet Kenney House is our purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehab service located in Oldham.
We are actively seeking an experienced, resilient and dedicated Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse to join our team who can play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this new facility.
You will be working Full time, 42 hours per week including days, nights and weekends at Cygnet Kenney House.
Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House;
The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.
The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (level 2) will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.
Your Day-to-Day
Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
Work closely with the management team to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and 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.
Why Cygnet? We offer:
Salary: £22.50 per hour
Exclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.
Ability to make a real transformational impact on the quality of our service users lives daily.
Free meals whilst on duty.
Free parking
Bespoke career progression pathways
Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings.
Plus much more
The Successful Candidate:
Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse.
Ideally previous experience in Acute/PICU settings though not essential, a willingness to learn and adapt is crucial.
Openness and flexibility to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and compassion towards patients and their families.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, patients, and their support networks.
Preparedness to undertake the physical care needs of patients, demonstrating a hands-on approach to nursing care.
Advocate for patient rights and well-being with a commitment to providing patient-centred care and ensuring their voices are at forefront of treatment.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
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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
Oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)