Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aRegistered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Joining our brand new service,Cygnet Hospital Sherwood you will be working 42 hours per week inclusive of day/night and weekend shifts.

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood:

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our new state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottingham.

The service will feature three wards, including a 12 bed PICU ward and two 16 bed acute wards. Cygnet Hospital Sherwood will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment

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 patients, relatives & other healthcare professionals
• Safe administration of medication as per local and national guidelines
• Provide effective direction and support to junior members of the team

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 managerial role
• Previous experience of working in a PICU / ACUTE setting

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways

Plus much more

Cygnet Health Care has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Mansfield, East Midlands

NG21 0HR

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)