We are looking for a full time Nurse Associate to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

You will be working 42 hours per week at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

You will work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, to provide holistic and person centred care and support for service users. You will deliver hands on care for patients as part of the nursing team.

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

Your Day-to-Day…

• Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care planning & risk assessments with service users on admission and at appropriate intervals and under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Ensure all interventions are documented clearly and comprehensively in clinical notes, care plans, risk assessments and other under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Undertake medication administration duties in-line with the NMC code, Cygnet’s policies, and own professional sphere of competence.
• Completing safe and therapeutic observation and engagement duties in line with relevant Cygnet policies.
• Practice in line with Cygnet’s organisational values; (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust, and Integrity).
• You will work within the NMC code of conduct, acting in the best interests of people you care for.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary of £12.24 per hour (£26,732 per annum) 
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• A high quality work environment
• Free meals on duty
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health check
• Plus many more

You must have....

• A Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role

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

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click apply or send your CV to lenaahmed@cygnethealth.co.uk

** Due to recent legislation, any person entering Cygnet Services are required to be double vaccinated against COVID 19 before entering our residential sites, unless they can show a genuine medical exemption.**