Registered General Nurse (RGN)

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to work 42 hours per week at Cygnet Hospital Elowen. The role involves delivering outstanding patient care, producing reports, and supporting junior staff. Candidates must be passionate about nursing with a commitment to patient recovery. This full-time position offers opportunities for career progression and includes employee benefits like free meals and parking.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts

Free meals whilst on duty

Free parking

Bespoke career progression pathways

Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing with proven ability to maintain care plans.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration.
• Ability to support junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce written reports based on nursing assessments.
• Audit and improve quality of service with the management team.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Documentation integrity

Understanding of latest nursing practices

Patient recovery commitment

Compassion and resilience

Education

Currently registered RGN with Pin Number

Job description

Apply nowAbout the roleOverviewDerby, DE75 7JHFull Time£22.08 / per hour28 November 2025We are looking for a confident Registered General Nurse (RGN) 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.You will be working 42 hours per week inclusive of day/night and weekend shifts (12 hour shifts)

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Elowen Hospital is a 24 bed service comprising of two wards providing a specialist service for 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 behaviour and self-harm.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Registered General Nurse (RGN)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.

You will be working 42 hours per week inclusive of day/night and weekend shifts (12 hour shifts)

Cygnet Elowen Hospital is a 24 bed service comprising of two wards providing a specialist service for 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 behaviour and self-harm.

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

• 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 RGN with a current Pin Number, youll have....

• 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? Well 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

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Please note: The successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet Health Care has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.