Job Details

Cygnet Lodge Kenton, in North-West London, is a female high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service that provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down and help bridge the gap between hospital stays and community living. Our service provides a high level of support and uses a recovery focused model.

• 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 and maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
• Administer medicines within healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines

An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you’ll have

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment
• Experience of working with Personality Disorder patients in a PD service.
• A minimum of 1–2  years’ experience in a Mental Health setting