Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Cygnet; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist neuropsychiatric hospital in the UK is seeking a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to lead a dedicated team. You will provide high-quality care and support to men with neurological conditions, mentor junior staff, and oversee patient care plans. Ideal candidates should have a current RMN Pin, at least 3 years of experience, and a passion for mental health nursing. The role offers excellent career progression and a range of perks to support your well-being.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Mental Health Nursing in a senior role.
• Current RMN Pin number required.
• Experience in leading teams and supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and supervise support workers.
• Ensure care plans are maintained following NMC guidelines.
• Conduct appraisals and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Compassion

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the team at Cygnet Paddocks.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.

Working rota includes 6 weeks of day shift and 4 weeks of night shift. On a weekly basis rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am – 8.30pm and 8pm – 8.30am.

In this role you’ll enjoy excellent career prospects while making a real impact on our service users & their families.

A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals.

Senior RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day…

• You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends)
• Lead an allocated team of nurses & support workers to ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and within team members’ competence
• Supervise junior staff in all aspects of their work and by example, teach and guide them
• 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
• Conduct appraisals, audits, interviews & disciplinaries
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
• Be responsible for the co‑ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care
• To lead a team of Nurses and Support Workers to achieve the highest possible standard of professional care by providing leadership and supervision, including direct nursing care to patients experiencing mental health problems
• To work effectively within a Multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent and collaborative needs‑based care
• To assist in providing high quality care and a safe and therapeutic environment
• To take charge on a regular basis and to assist in the supervision and development of Nurses, Support Workers and students
• To support the development of evidence based practice and continuously monitor the quality of service provision and to undertake specific projects as requested by the Head of Care and Hospital Manager

You are…

• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Experienced RMN with a current Pin number
• Capable to promote & ensure the good reputation of and act as a role model demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families visitors and others.
• 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 all staff and promote service user independence.
• Experienced in Mental Health Nursing/Senior role (at least 3 years)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to Work" scheme & employee discount savings