Job responsibilities
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We are seeking an experienced and progressiveRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week, working days and night shifts. The working pattern is 07.30hrs to 20.00hrs for day shift and 19.30hrs to 08.00hrs for a night shift.
Cygnet Lodge Kenton,in North-West London, is a female high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service that provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down and help bridge the gap between hospital stays and community living. Our service provides a high level of support and uses a recovery focused model.
Cygnet Lodge Kenton provides treatment for up to 15 women experiencing complex mental illness. The service helps them to re-establish and develop the skills they need to progress over a period of 12-18 months. We accept referrals from low secure services, acute wards, PICU and other mental health rehabilitation services.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day...
Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve qualit y
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 & other healthcare professionals
Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines
You....
An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk
Compassion, resilience, with a dedication to empower and support service user independence
The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role
Desirable:
The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
An interest in leadership, research & assessment
Experience of working with Personality Disorder patients in a PD service.
A minimum of one years experience in a Mental Health setting
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Expert supervision & support
Free Health Cash plan
24 hours free GP support line
Free life assurance cover
Free eye tests
Car lease discounts
Discounted gym membership
Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
Pension scheme
Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo a n enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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