Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse - RNLD
We are looking for a confident Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.
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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job Responsibilities
Joining our brand new service, Cygnet Hospital Elowen due to open mid-2025, you will be working 42 hours per week inclusive of day/night and weekend shifts.
Cygnet Elowen is a 24-bed service comprising of two wards providing a specialist service for the management of Eating Disorders, Personality Disorder, and Disordered Eating for women aged 18 and over. The service will also provide treatment for individuals who have other co-morbid mental health problems, complex challenging behavior, and self-harm.
* 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 patients, relatives & other healthcare professionals.
* Safe administration of medication as per local and national guidelines.
* Provide effective direction and support to junior members of the team.
You
* An experienced RMN/RNLD/RGN 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.
Why Cygnet? We Offer You
* 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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Please refer to job description above.
* Please refer to job description above.
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.
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