We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care on our Mental Illness and ASD ward.

You will be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends) at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.

**Must have experience in an Autism and mental Illness setting**

Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

Adarna Ward is our 15-bed rehabilitation service at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), we also take individuals who have not been formally diagnosed with ASD, but who have a high clinical suspicion.

At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

You’re day-to-day…

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
• Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? We will offer you…

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You…

An experienced RNLD with a current Pin Number, you will 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

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.