Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet; Widnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

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.

Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for an outstanding,compassionateand experienced Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering excellent care to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.

You’llbe working42 hoursper week, acrossdays,nightsandalternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

You’llworka structuredrotaacross days,nightsand alternate weekends.

Yourrotawill include:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday,Saturdayand Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday,Thursdayand Friday
• Day shifts: 8:00am to 8:30pm
• Night shifts: 8:00pm to 8:30am

This pattern gives you consistency, regular daysoffand the opportunity to build strong working relationships with colleagues and service users.

About Cygnet Paddocks

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men,locatedin Widnes in theNorth West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected byacquiredbrain injury or neurological conditions, wwherebehavioursthat challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.

The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for theNorth West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected byacquiredbrain injury.

The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy,nursesand support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.

Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.

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
• Complete on call duties

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
• Trained and have experience in Senior Staff Nurse Role (RMN/RNLD)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £23.70 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.