Nurse Assessor

Cygnet; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS & employee discount scheme

RCNi membership & 50% NMC renewal paid

Bespoke career pathways

Pension scheme & life assurance

Smart Health Toolkit

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an experienced Nurse Assessor to manage the patient journey from referral to admission. The role involves travel to NHS and Independent sites across the UK and conducting in-depth assessments in mental health and related areas.

You will produce comprehensive reports, use advanced clinical judgement, and liaise with hospital managers to ensure the patient is placed according to need. Must hold an NMC pin and be based south of England/London.

Qualifications

• An experienced Nurse with a valid NMC Pin number and current registration.
• Experience producing accurate assessments and high‑quality reports.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and modern nursing practices.
• Strong communication skills and patient‑focused care.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Travel to NHS and Independent sites across the UK.
• Provide comprehensive assessments across mental health and related services.
• Complete pre‑admission reports with detailed risk formulation.
• Assess and liaise with hospital managers to place patients appropriately.
• Represent Cygnet professionally during assessments.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external professionals.
• Work 40 hours per week across 5 days, primarily in the south of England/London.

Skills

Assessment reporting

Excellent communication

Mental Health Act knowledge

Compassion and resilience

Ability to meet deadlines

Team and solo work

Driver's licence

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Pin)

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Nurse Assessor looking for a new challenge?

A nurse assessor at Cygnet healthcare holds a critical role in managing the patient journey from referral to admission.

The position requires high level clinical judgement and the ability to operate as a professional representative of the organisation.

Joining our team on a permanent, full time basis you will work 40 hours per week across 5 days.

This post is predominantly for the areas South of England, Greater London areas. Nurse assessors are required at times to travel to different areas within the UK to meet referral demand.

Your day-to-day...

• Travel to healthcare sites (NHS And Independent) across the UK
• Provide comprehensive assessments across mental health, learning disability, acquired brain injury, Forensic & social care/residential services.
• Complete an in-depth Pre admission report demonstrating extensive knowledge of the assessment information, including a 5P risk formulation.
• Assess patients referred to Cygnet Health Care that will present with varied presentations, risks and health.
• Represent Cygnet in a professional, positive manner when carrying out assessments
• Exercise clinical judgement to assess patients
• Liaise with Hospital Managers and Business Relationship Managers to ensure the patient is placed according to their need and risk.
• Maintain working relationships with Internal and external professionals.

You...

An experienced Nurse with a valid NMC Pin Number, you'll have...

• Experience in producing accurate high quality assessments and reports.
• Must have experience within secure services.
• Substantial experience working with service users presenting with mental health, learning disability, and neuropsychiatric needs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Experience in producing accurate assessments and high-quality reports with in-depth knowledge of the 5P formulation.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence
• A valid driver's licence and use of a car.
• Based in the south of England / London

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• RCNi membership & 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Bespoke career pathways
• Pension scheme & company paid life assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit providing fitness programmes, health checks & more.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.