Job Description

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We are looking for a confident, compassionate and dedicated Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Newton House. You will be working full time, 40 hours per week.

Cygnet Newton House offers both a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service and community rehabilitation (level 1) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

From admission, the team work with the men we support to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to support them to move on to the least restrictive environment for them. Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training.

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.

Your day-to-day…

• Co-ordinate, assess, plan, implement & evaluate individual patient care programmes
• Ensure that the requirements of the Care Programme Approach are met in a timely manner
• Report any ill health amongst patients & make requests for professional visits where necessary
• Ensure that individual care plans are completed & maintained in conjunction with patient, relatives, other healthcare professionals & in accordance with NMC guidelines
• Participate in the planning, delivery & evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Free meals on duty & free parking
• Plus much more.

An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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