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We are looking for an experiencedRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)with a current UK Pin number and a passion for delivering outstanding care.


You’ll be working in a Low Secure EUPD Ward with female service users at Cygnet Hospital Derby.


Working 38.5 hours 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.


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).


Note: Preceptorship positions are not available currently within this service.


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 know
ledge & 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 or 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
*50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
*Pension scheme
*Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings
*On site benefits including free meals
*Discounted gym membership
*24 hours free GP helpline
*NHS and blue light discount


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


What next?


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