Registered Nurse - RMN/RNLD

Cygnet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCNi membership

Monthly reflective practice

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts (NHS & blue light)

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Derby is seeking an experienced RMN/RNLD to provide compassionate, patient‑centred care on Alvaston Ward, a 16‑bed female specialist unit.

You will deliver accurate nursing assessments, administer medicines, document care plans, participate in CPD, and work with the management team to improve quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number.
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient.
• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits.

Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding written reports based on nursing assessments and observations.
• Work with management to develop the service, audit, and improve quality.
• Attend all training and CPD to further knowledge and nursing.

Skills

RMN

RNLD

NMC 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.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)with a passion for making a difference.

You’ll be working38.5hours a week,(day shift 7.30am – 8pm and night shift 7.30pm – 8am)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

The role will be based on Alvaston Ward. Alvaston Ward is a 16-bed specialist low secure service for women with a primary diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder or mental illness.

Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day…

• 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

You are…

• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient

• Experienced RMN /RNLD with a current Pin Number

• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits

• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £23.50 per hour

• Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles

• RCNi membership

• Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities

• Expert clinical supervision & peer support

• NHS and blue light discount

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• 24 hours free GP helpline

• Discounted gym membership

• Free eye tests

• On site benefits including free meals

• Plus much more

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