Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD).
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up while making a difference to others everyday.
Responsibilities
* 38.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.
* Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations.
* Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and 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 and other healthcare professionals.
* Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.
Candidate Profile
* Open, compassionate, honest & resilient.
* Newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) RMN / RNLD with a current valid registration.
* Capable of maintaining documentation and undertaking audits.
* Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & understand latest nursing practices.
* Able to deputise in a clinical lead role.
* Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk.
* Helping to empower & support service user independence.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and valuable benefits.
* Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles.
* Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities.
* Expert clinical supervision & peer support.
* Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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