Job summary
We are looking for a confident Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.
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 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
We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care on our Mental illness and ASD ward.
You'll be working hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends) at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.
**Must have experience in an Autism and mental Illness setting**
Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.
Adarna Ward is our 15 bed rehabilitation service at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), we also take individuals who haven't been formally diagnosed with ASD, but who have a high clinical suspicion.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
1. Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
2. Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
3. Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
4. Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
5. Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
6. NHS & employee discount scheme
7. Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
8. Free parking
9. Bespoke career pathways
10. Plus much more
You
11. An experienced RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
12. The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
13. A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
14. A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
15. Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Desirable:
16. The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
17. An interest in leadership, research & assessment
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
18. Please refer to job description above
Desirable
19. Please refer to job description above