Job Summary
We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)/Registered Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD).
You'll be working 38.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate which is our long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.
Main Duties of the Job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About Us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2 864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 16 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,544 to £32,544 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: VP9DEE1EBF
- Job locations: Harrogate, HG1 2JL, United Kingdom
Job Responsibilities
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.
Cygnet have 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.
We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)/Registered Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD).
A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals.
RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You 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!
Your Day‑to‑Day
- You will be working 38.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate which is our long‑established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.
- 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? Well offer you £18.08 per hour
- 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
- Employer name: Cygnet Health Care
- Address: Harrogate, HG1 2JL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer Contact Details
- For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Inderjit Grewal, VP9DEE1EBF.1286@vacancyposter.com, 01217288111
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