Staff Nurse post on Albert Ward, the male PICU at Cygnet Victoria House, run by Cygnet Health Care. The work centres on nursing assessment and observation, care planning, medicines administration and written reporting, plus working with management to audit and improve quality. This 26-bed men's mental health inpatient service, split across two wards, takes emergency admissions for acute episodes and aims for least restrictive care and timely discharge. Applicants need an NMC-registered RGN, RMN or RNLD with a current PIN and an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Write detailed reports based on nursing assessments and observations
- Work with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve quality
- Attend all training and undertake CPD
- Keep individual care plans complete and up to date with service users, relatives and other healthcare professionals, under NMC guidelines
- Administer medicines in line with healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines
- Assess and treat service users in the least restrictive environment
- Plan robust and timely discharge
- Support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life in the community
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered RGN, RMN or RNLD nurse
- Current PIN
Experience
- Experienced registered nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Maintain clear documentation and carry out audits
- Understanding of current nursing practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
- Focus on patient recovery to monitor, manage and reduce risk
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Compassion, resilience, openness, honesty and integrity
- Commitment to empowering and supporting service user independence
Nice to have
- Ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
- Interest in leadership, research and assessment
What’s offered
- Strong career progression within the region, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice and CPD opportunities
- Support with revalidation
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme, shopping, travel and leisure discounts, and healthcare and financial benefits
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
