Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse post at Cygnet Wast Hills, a service run by Cygnet Health Care for men with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The nurse writes assessment reports, keeps care plans up to date, runs audits, administers medication and supervises junior staff. Shifts are chosen from days, nights, weekends or occasional sessions, and the service supports people in individual, sensory-tailored living spaces. Applicants need a current PIN and recent experience in a PICU or acute mental health setting.
What the job involves
- Write detailed reports based on nursing assessments and observations
- Keep individual care plans complete and maintained with patients, relatives and other professionals, under NMC guidelines
- Administer medication safely in line with local and national guidelines
- Work with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve quality
- Attend all training and engage in CPD to build knowledge and promote nursing
- Give direction and support to junior members of the team
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Current PIN as a registered mental health nurse
Experience
- Previous experience in a PICU or acute mental health setting
Skills & knowledge
- Maintaining documentation and undertaking audits
- Demonstrated integrity in the role
- Up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practice
- Commitment to patient recovery, including monitoring, managing and reducing risk
- Compassion, resilience and commitment to supporting service user independence
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What’s offered
- 12.1% holiday allowance included in the hourly rate
- Discounts through the NHS and employee discount scheme
- Free meals whilst on duty
- Free parking
- Bespoke career progression pathways
- Annual staff recognition and awards evenings
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation and CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
