A part-time registered nurse post at Cygnet Brunel, a Cygnet Health Care service for men with complex neuropsychiatric needs. The role centres on nursing assessments, written reports, care plans kept with residents and relatives, and medicines administration, alongside work on service audit and quality. Hours are 25 a week split across days and nights, and the service offers a dedicated neuropsychiatric treatment and rehabilitation pathway. Applicants need a current NMC PIN and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983; an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Write detailed reports based on nursing assessments and observations
- Keep individual care plans complete and maintained with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals, under NMC guidelines
- Administer prescribed medicines in line with healthcare procedures and guidelines
- Work with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve quality
- Monitor, manage and reduce risk with a focus on patient recovery
- Support service users towards greater independence
- Attend all training and engage in CPD to further nursing knowledge
What's required
Registration & licences
- Registered mental health nurse (RMN) or learning disabilities nurse (RNLD)
- Current NMC PIN
Experience
- Newly qualified or experienced RMN
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to maintain documentation and undertake audits
- Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practice
- Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
- Open, compassionate, honest and resilient
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What's offered
- Career progression within the region, including into management roles
- RCNi membership
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation and CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
