Overview

Cygnet Paddocks

is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.We are looking for a professional, ambitious and confident

Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

to join the team at Cygnet Paddocks.You''ll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.Working rota includes working 6 weeks of day shift and 4 weeks of night shift. On a weekly basis rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am - 8.30pm and 8pm - 8.30am.In this role you\''ll enjoy excellent career prospects while making a real impact on our services users and their families.A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals.Senior RMNs with interests in leadership, research and risk assessment are encouraged to apply.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.If you''re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.Your Day-to-Day

You\''ll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends)Lead an allocated team of nurses and support workers to ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and within team members\'' competenceSupervise junior staff in all aspects of their work and by example, teach and guide themWork closely with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve qualityAttend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and promote nursingConduct appraisals, audits, interviews and disciplinariesUnder NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete and maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionalsBe responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of careTo lead a team of Nurses and Support Workers to achieve the highest possible standard of professional care by providing leadership and supervision, including direct nursing care to patients experiencing mental health problemsTo work effectively within a Multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent and collaborative needs-based careTo assist in providing high quality care and a safe and therapeutic environmentTo take charge on a regular basis and to assist in the supervision and development of Nurses, Support Workers and studentsTo support the development of evidence based practice and continuously monitor the quality of service provision and to undertake specific projects as requested by the Head of Care and Hospital ManagerYou are

Open, compassionate, honest and resilientExperienced RMN with a current Pin numberCapable to promote and ensure the good reputation of and act as a role model demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families visitors and others.Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 and have an understanding of latest nursing practicesAble to deputise in a clinical lead roleFocused on patient recovery to monitor, manage and reduce riskHelping to empower and support all staff and promote service user independence.Experienced in Mental Health Nursing/Senior role (at least 2 years)Why Cygnet? We\''ll offer you

Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management rolesMonthly reflective practice, support with revalidation and CPD opportunitiesExpert clinical supervision and peer supportPension schemeCycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings.

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