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Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (CAMHS)

Bury, BL8 2BS
£22.92 per hour
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About the role

Overview

Bury, BL8 2BS
Full Time
£22.92 per hour
10 October 2025

We are looking for a confident Clinical team leader who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care.  

You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week within one of our CAMHS wards at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.

https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-bury-forestwood/

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…

  • Take lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits
  • Provide clinical leadership, coaching & mentoring for the development of services 
  • Maintain excellence through clinical practice development & quality improvement
  • Be responsible for a planned programme of support across your area of focus as determined by the annual plan for Quality and Compliance
  • Be an active member of clinical working committees relevant to role
  • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
  • Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained 
  • Administer medicines within healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • NHS & employee discount scheme
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career pathways
  • Plus much more

You…

An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…

Essential:

  • At least two years’ experience
  • 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:

  • Experience working with eating disorders
  • 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.

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 Bury Forestwood

Bury
North West
BL8 2BS
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Our application process

Application Submission
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Step 1

Application Submission

Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
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Automated Confirmation

You’ll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
Application Review
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Step 3

Application Review

We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
Initial Screening
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Step 4

Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
Interview
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Step 5

Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
Feedback and Offer
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Step 6

Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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

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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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Zachari

Support Worker
Recognised for
Support

Zachari recently supported a service user to visit home for the first time in sixteen years, which is an amazing achievement. It took lots of gentle persistent and encouragement but much to the amazement of his family the service user finally visited home and now plans to visit every other week.

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Akwasi

Support Worker
Recognised for
Passion

Akwasi strives hard to always make sure that residents are happy and settled. He always engage lots of residents, his knowledge on makaton signs makes it more easier and nice to communicate with the residents who are non verbal. I therefore nominate him as he has got passion for the job and should keep it up.

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Alice

Service Manager
Recognised for
Hard Work

It was one of our residents birthday yesterday. Alice organised a fantastic celebration. She invited residents from other services, arranged party foods, drinks, brought in an ice cream van and a bouncy castle. Everything was well planned and ran smoothly. A big thank you to Alice for her dedication and hard work and for making the day so special

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Tracy

Support Worker
Recognised for
Support

Tracy supported a service user who was very unwell, staying with him at hospital and ensuring she was with him in the days following his recovery as a familiar face and source of comfort. Tracy has shown commitment and dedication to the service and service users and will always advocate for anyone she feels is not being heard or recognised.

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Zaynah

Administrator
Recognised for
Support

I would like to nominate Zaynah for her exceptional support and dedication. During a colleagues unforeseen absence, Zaynah stepped up without hesitation taking on additional responsibilities to support the team. Her positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond made a significant difference during this time. Thank you Zaynah! 🙂

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Zendor

Ward Manager
Recognised for
Passion

Sunrise ward did not have a ward manager for a period of 8 months. In this time, Zendor acted up as the ward manager. He excelled in the manager role, and was praised by staff and service-users throughout this time for his dedication, care and willingness to go above and beyond. The ward would not have been able to function without him.

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Gaynor

Administrator
Recognised for
Support

Yesterday was one of our residents birthday party, Gaynor went above and beyond by taking extra time to help with preparing the party food and ensuring that everwhere was clean and tidy while managing her busy workloads in the office. Her dedication and support made a big difference and it didn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you Gaynor.

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Emma

Support Worker
Recognised for
Passion

Emma is extremely passionate about service users quality of life and their participation in meaningful activities.
She recently organised a day out for 3 service users and their staff to Harewood House. They enjoyed a walk in the house grounds and round the deer park, followed by a pub tea.
Throughly enjoyed by all.

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Tolulope

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Communication

I would like to nominate Tolu because of his good communication with residents. There was a day i supported a resident with Tolu. The resident was non verbal and he was unsettled as well. Tolu used his makaton skills and calm tone to communicate with the residents as the resident became settled.

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Omoshola

Senior Support Worker/Team Leader HC
Recognised for
Hard Work

I would like to Nominate Omoshola for her amazing work and help to the nursing team when short staffed. Thank you so much Omoshola, just wanted you to know that I appreciate you so much. You’re the best senior we have, continue being you and keep up the good work. You deserve this award.

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