We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD or Registered Mental Health / RMN to join us as a Bank Nurse at our autism and learning disability service.

You will have the opportunity to pick up bank shifts at Cygnet Wast Hills, located in Kings Norton, Birmingham.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides assessment and treatment for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement. 

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing outstanding care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your Day-to-Day…

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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• NHS and employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals on duty
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Flexible shift patterns
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Plus many more...

You…

An experience as Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD or Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMN with a with a current Pin Number

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence

Desirable:

• Learning Disability / Autism experience.
• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research and assessment

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

Cygnet Wast Hills consists of three autism provisions, which provide different levels of support depending on the individual;

• The House provides support for up to 15 men with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including two single occupancy provisions.
• The Annexe provides intensive therapy, treatment and support for six men who are living with complex autistic conditions and learning disabilities.
• NEW – The Lodge is a separate four bed service for women with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and accompanying mental health diagnoses.

​Cygnet Wast Hills is accredited by the National Autistic Society’s Autism Accreditation programme. This is an internationally recognised process of support and development for all those providing services to individuals with autism.