Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) – Maternity Cover

About the role

Overview

Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, the service supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care to provide 12 months Maternity Cover.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts on a rota basis. Rota includes day/night/alternate weekend shifts working 7.45am – 8pm and 7.45pm – 8am.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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 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 RNLD 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 clinical lead 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.