Cygnet Health Care

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

The closing date is 08 May 2026

Job summary

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitation service: Cygnet Kenney House is our New purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehab service located in Oldham.

We are actively seeking an experienced, resilient and dedicated Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse to join our team who can play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this brand-new facility.

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

You will be working Full time, 42 hours per week including days, nights and some weekend work at Cygnet Kenney House.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.

The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward(level 2)will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.

Main duties of the job

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
  • Work closely with the management team to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
  • Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and 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.

About us

Why Cygnet? We offer:

  • Salary: £22.50 per hour
  • Exclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.
  • Ability to make a real transformational impact on the quality of our service users lives daily.
  • Free meals whilst on duty.
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career progression pathways
  • Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP554C6B00

Job locations

Oldham

OL8 2QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitation service:

Cygnet Kenney House is our New purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehab service located in Oldham.

We are actively seeking an experienced, resilient and dedicated Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse to join our team who can play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this brand-new facility.

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

You will be working Full time, 42 hours per week including days, nights and some weekend work at Cygnet Kenney House.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House;

The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.

The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward(level 2)will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
  • Work closely with the manageme nt team to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and 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.

Why Cygnet? We offer:

  • Salary: £22.50 per hour
  • Exclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.
  • Ability to make a real transformational impact on the quality of our service users lives daily.
  • Free meals whilst on duty.
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career progression pathways
  • Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings.

Plus much more

The Successful Candidate:

  • Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse.
  • Ideally previous experience in Acute/PICU settings though not essential, a willingness to learn and adapt is crucial.
  • Openness and flexibility to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and compassion towards patients and their families.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, patients, and their support networks.
  • Preparedness to undertake the physical care needs of patients, demonstrating a hands-on approach to nursing care.
  • Advocate for patient rights and well-being with a commitment to providing patient-centred care and ensuring their voices are at forefront of treatment.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years . In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitation service:

Cygnet Kenney House is our New purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehab service located in Oldham.

We are actively seeking an experienced, resilient and dedicated Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse to join our team who can play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this brand-new facility.

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

You will be working Full time, 42 hours per week including days, nights and some weekend work at Cygnet Kenney House.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House;

The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.

The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward(level 2)will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
  • Work closely with the manageme nt team to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and 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.

Why Cygnet? We offer:

  • Salary: £22.50 per hour
  • Exclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.
  • Ability to make a real transformational impact on the quality of our service users lives daily.
  • Free meals whilst on duty.
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career progression pathways
  • Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings.

Plus much more

The Successful Candidate:

  • Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse.
  • Ideally previous experience in Acute/PICU settings though not essential, a willingness to learn and adapt is crucial.
  • Openness and flexibility to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and compassion towards patients and their families.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, patients, and their support networks.
  • Preparedness to undertake the physical care needs of patients, demonstrating a hands-on approach to nursing care.
  • Advocate for patient rights and well-being with a commitment to providing patient-centred care and ensuring their voices are at forefront of treatment.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years . In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldham

OL8 2QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldham

OL8 2QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Louis Brown

VP554C6B00.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP554C6B00

Job locations

Oldham

OL8 2QH


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