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Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse (RMN / RNLD) Acute Service

Employer
Cygnet Health Care
Location
County Durham
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
22 May 2021

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Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 8800 employees empower 3000 individuals across 140 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

If you want to make a difference and ensure people can achieve their goals and get the most out of life, then please read on...

In this role you will have a unique opportunity to support people to achieve their goals and move on along their care pathway to more independent living,while developing your own specialist skills alongside training courses tailored to your personal development.

In this role your main focus would be to provide safe, sound and supportive care to the people you support. You will have working relationships with the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams, and will play an important role in the lives of the people you support, as well astheir families or loved ones.

The support and care you provide will be respectful, dignified and caring, following each individual's person-centred care plan to promote choice and independence. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the leadership of the service, ensuring each individual is working to support people in the best way.

So whatqualifications and attributesdo you need?
  • We would welcome all applicants that feel they would be able to make a positive difference to people's lives
  • You would need to becompassionate, understanding and trustworthy
  • Qualified Nurse (RNLD or RMN)
  • Previous experience would be beneficial

If this sounds like you, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Some of the benefits of this role include:
  • RCNi membership
  • Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
  • Expert clinical supervision & peer support
  • A high quality work environment
  • Free meals on duty
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Employee recognition initiatives
  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health check


Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange is a specialist autism care home with nursing supporting up to nine people with autistic spectrum conditions, who are also living with a learning disability and complex needs.

Thornfield Grange is an impressive period property situated in the bustling market town of Bishop Auckland, surrounded by beautiful County Durham countryside. Thornfield Grange provides a structured, positive, empathic and low-arousal environment with good links to family and outside agencies. There are two good sized living areas, a well-stocked arts and crafts room and an internet café where people can Skype their family members and important others.

A holistic therapist attends Thornfield Grange on a weekly basis for anyone who requires therapeutic intervention. There is also a life skills kitchen where people are supported to make their own drinks and prepare food for visitors and themselves. Within the grounds there is an allotment, which is looked after by the people who use the service. Other outdoor activities are available and there is a large lawn with patio and seating areas for people and their visitors to enjoy.

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