About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our dedicated team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a fixed term 6 month contract to cover Maternity Leave from 01.09.2026 to 28.02.2027.
At Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, you will be working 44 hours per week, covering a mix of day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.
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.
We are currently looking for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our dedicated team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a fixed term 6 month contract to cover Maternity Leave from 01.09.2026 - 28.02.2027.
At Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, you will be working44 hours per week, covering a mix of day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.
Your day-to-day
Co-ordinate, assess, plan, implement & evaluate individual patient care programmes Medication Management, Wound Management, End of Life Care, Working with eternal agencies such as GPs, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Tissues Viability Nurses Ensure that the requirements of the patient care are met in a timely manner Report any ill health amongst patients & make requests for professional visits where necessary Ensure that individual risk assessments, care plans are completed & maintained in conjunction with patient, relatives, other healthcare professionals & in accordance with NMC guidelines Participate in the planning, delivery & evaluation of specific therapeutic interventionsWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you
£25.29 per hour NHS & employee discount scheme 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet RCNi membership Free meals on duty Expert supervision & support Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checkYou...
An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role A good understanding of the latest nursing practices A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Desirable:
The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role An interest in leadership, research & assessment
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
Caterham
CR3 6YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)