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 38.5 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.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
* Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & 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 & other healthcare professionals
* Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:
* NHS & employee discount scheme
* Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
* Free parking
* Bespoke career pathways
* Plus much more
Essential Qualifications:
* An experienced RNLD with a current Pin Number
* 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 Qualifications:
* The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
* 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.
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