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We are seeking an experienced and progressive Registered 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…
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Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
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Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
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Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
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Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
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Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines
You….
An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
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A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
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A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk
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Compassion, resilience, with a dedication to empower and support service user independence
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The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role
Desirable:
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The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
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An interest in leadership, research & assessment
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Experience of working with Personality Disorder patients in a PD service.
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A minimum of one years experience in a Mental Health setting
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
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An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
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Expert supervision & support
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Free Health Cash plan
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24 hours free GP support line
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Free life assurance cover
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Free eye tests
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Car lease discounts
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Discounted gym membership
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Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
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Pension scheme
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Employee NHS – discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an 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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