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Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4JA
£22.47 per hour
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About the role

Overview

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4JA
Full Time
£22.47 per hour
28 March 2025

We are looking for a confident Registered General Nurse (RGN) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care. You will be working 42 hours per week, to include days, nights, and alternate weekends. 

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service will be opening circa May 2025. With this in mind, please note that start dates will likely be from April. 

Crocus Ward will provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward will provide specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

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 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 & other healthcare professionals
  • Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • NHS & employee discount scheme
  • Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career pathways
  • Plus much more

You…

An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…
Essential:

  • The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
  • A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
  • A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
  • Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

  • The ability to deputise in a Manager role
  • An interest in leadership, research & assessment

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.

Here at Cygnet, we are incredibly proud of our globally diverse team, all working together to help improve the lives of the people in our care every single day. We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Cygnet a better health and social care provider. Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove

Newcastle-under-Lyme
West Midlands
ST7 4JA
Stories from our staff
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Seeing her from a patient to where she is now is such a positive experience
why we care nursing podcast
Welcome to Why We Care, the nursing career podcast from the people of Cygnet
The multidisciplinary team came together to develop a unique care plan and the patient improved drastically

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

enjoy
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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

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alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

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Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

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olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

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Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

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Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

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Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

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Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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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.

on site benefits icon

On-site Benefits

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

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

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

Group pension icon

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.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove

Newcastle-under-Lyme
West Midlands
ST7 4JA
Stories from our staff
Quote marks
Seeing her from a patient to where she is now is such a positive experience
why we care nursing podcast
Welcome to Why We Care, the nursing career podcast from the people of Cygnet
The multidisciplinary team came together to develop a unique care plan and the patient improved drastically

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

enjoy
Arrow graphic

90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Arrow graphic

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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