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Preceptorship Nurse RMN / RNLD Nationwide Opportunities

London, SW1P 3JA
Starting from £16.83 per hour
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About the role

Overview

London, SW1P 3JA
Full Time
Starting from £16.83 per hour
30 June 2025

Cygnet Group is looking for professional, ambitious & confident newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) / Learning Disabilities Nurses (RNLD) to support our services UK wide. 

***Please note, this is not a job vacancy. Submitting an application gives permission for Cygnet to save your details to our Talent Bank for future instances, when NQN positions become available in your area***

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We are based all over the United Kingdom, with over 160 services across England, Wales and Scotland. 

Cygnet Health Care have developed a comprehensive programme to help you consolidate your training and enhance your professional development. We are committed to developing newly qualified nurses through a preceptorship programme.

We are looking for Preceptorship Nurses who are:

  • Open, compassionate, honest & resilient 
  • Newly Qualified (or soon to be qualified) Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse with a current valid registration
  • Capable of maintaining documentation and undertaking audits
  • Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & 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
  • Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
  • Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate

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 knowledge & 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 procedures and Healthcare Commission guidelines.

In Return we offer:

  • Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
  • Expert clinical supervision & peer support
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings.

Full induction training is given.

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Bev was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Mercy

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Idris

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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Eziaku

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Steven

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Victoria

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Enite

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The Outwood Night Team- We have had shifts consistently available due to being unable to recruit to them for a variety of reasons. Over the last year this team have worked so hard to ensure that the shifts are covered, they work together to ensure consistency for the residents as well as to support each other. Their hard work has meant that we very rarely run short and we always can meet the needs of the residents. They are a great team and a great support to the effective running of the service.

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Robert

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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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Pamela

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Pam has gone above and beyond to support the service over the past 2 months. The service is currently dealing with a shortage of team leaders, during this time Pam has offered to support with shift leading & medication administration, this support has been invaluable to the service and has ensured the service is staffed safely, avoiding agency use

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Catherine

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Catherine is an exceptional nurse with outstanding clinical and, especially, communication skills. She clearly and compassionately explain complex medical information, fostering trust and easing anxiety in patients and families. Their strong communication also promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.

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