Senior Staff Nurse
Other
Blackpool, Lancashire
£24.48 Per Hour
Permanent, Full time
Work hours: 42.0
Job description
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.
We are looking for a Senior Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week at Cygnet Newton House.
Cygnet Newton House is a 21 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.
From the moment an individual arrives, the team work with them to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to enable the individual to move on to the least restrictive environment for them.
Located 1 mile from Blackpool centre, Cygnet Newton House benefits from being close to plenty of amenities. There are good public transport links in the area with regular buses to the beach and other popular locations - the bus stop is just outside the service.
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 & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
If you're passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Your Day-to-Day…
Lead an allocated team of nurses & support workers to ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and wi thin team members' competence
Supervise junior staff in all aspects of their work and by example, teach and guide them
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
Conduct appraisals, audits, interviews & disciplinaries
Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
You are…
Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
Experienced RMN with a current Pin number
Capable to promote & 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 & 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 all staff and promote service user independence.
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…
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.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change?
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Cygnet Health Care
18 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AE, United Kingdom
0207 123 5706