Practice Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Practice Nurse (RGN)with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working 32 hours a week (4 x 8 hour shifts), preferably Tuesday to Friday at Woking Lodge.

Cygnet Lodge Woking is a 31 bed service providing acute and high dependency rehabilitation services for men with complex mental health needs.

We have 3 different sections...

- Marlowe Ward & Milligan House High Dependency Inpatient Rehabilitation service for men - George Willard Ward Acute Service for men

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

Youll 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.

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

Your day to day

• Monitoring the physical health of patients within Cygnet Lodge Woking
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures
• Being the lead for physical health care at Cygnet Lodge Woking
• Monitoring of physical health conditions, health promotion and screening activities
• Co-ordinating the GP appointments on a weekly basis
• Responsible for referring patients if other health professional involvement as indicated
• Ensuring documentation is completed i.e. GP notes, physical health monitoring forms and Physical Health Care Plans
• Liaising with the teams, responding to the educational needs of patients and becoming involved in the training of staff as required
• Identify and manage as appropriate, care and treatment plans for patients at risk of developing physical health conditions
• Co-ordinate the Blood Clinic on a weekly basis inc. Clozaril and Lithium monitoring
• Closely monitor patient health issues such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, COPD, minor injuries and illnesses

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meal on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You

An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, youll have

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• Take own responsibility for completing mandatory training and CPDs as required for the role.
• Ability to identify and manage as appropriate, care and treatment plans for patients at risk of developing physical health conditions
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

• Post registration working Experience (minimum 1 year)
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment
• Dual Qualified(RMN and RGN)

For more information on the role, please apply directly below or contact isabellewears@cygnethealth.co.uk

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Knaphill, Woking, South East

GU21 2FD

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)