Preceptorship Nurse (RMN/RNLD)
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 9LN |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1169 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) Preceptorship Nurse (RMN or RNLD).
Working 42 hours per week. We work on a rolling rota, giving you the opportunity to plan your work-life balance in advance. Working shifts are 8am – 8pm and 8pm – 8am and includes working alternate weekends.
Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The nurse-led team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
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 procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines
You are…
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Newly Qualified (or soon to be qualified) RMN / RNLD with a current valid registration
• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• 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
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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