Job summary
We are looking for a confident Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford
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
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
In this role youll enjoyexcellent career prospects whilemaking a real impact on our services users & their families.
We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse at Cygnet Lodge Salford.
Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals.
Senior RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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.
If youre passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Your Day-to-Day
1. Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day and night shifts)
2. Lead an allocated team of nurses & support workers to ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and within team members competence
3. Supervise junior staff in all aspects of their work and by example, teach and guide them
4. Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve quality
5. Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
6. Conduct appraisals, audits, interviews & disciplinaries
7. Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
8. Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
You are
9. Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
10. Experienced RMN with a current Pin number
11. Capable to promote & ensure the good reputation of and act as a role model demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families visitors and others.
12. Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices
13. Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
14. Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
15. Helping to empower & support all staff and promote service user independence.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
16. Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
17. Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
18. Expert clinical supervision & peer support
19. Pension scheme
20. Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
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