We are looking for a confident Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 24 hours a week (9am - 5pm but can be flexible), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism 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 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care. You will be based at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield but will require to support Cygnet Oaks. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards. Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care. The Post Holder will be responsible for monitoring the physical health of patients across two sites: Cygnet Hospital Sheffield and Cygnet Oaks, working closely with the services' multi-disciplinary teams. The role will involve coordinating the GP appointments on a weekly basis, taking responsibility for referring patients if other health professional involvement is indicated, ensuring that documentation is completed i.e. GP notes, physical health monitoring forms and Physical Health Care Plans. The role will involve liaising with the teams on each clinical area, responding to the educational needs of patients and becoming involved in the training of staff as required. The post holder will monitor the SLA contract (alongside the Hospital Manager) with the local GP surgery and will develop partnerships with specialist professionals in primary and secondary care to achieve holistic care provisions. The post holder will manage the physical health support workers within the team and support the development of their clinical skills. The post holder will take the lead on Health Promotion Groups/1:1 interventions and initiatives across the hospital with support from the Quality Lead and other MDT professionals. CQUIN SITES: You will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the CQUINS for Physical Health; and to achieve sustained improvement in the physical health key performance indicators. Why Cygnet? We offer you: Most of our sites provide free meals on shift. Free parking. Bespoke career pathways. Plus much more. You: An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number. At least two years experience as a Registered General Nurse. 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. 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. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Here at Cygnet, we are incredibly proud of our globally diverse team, all working together to help improve the lives of the people in our care every single day. We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Cygnet a better health and social care provider. Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer. Person Specification
General Requirements
Please refer to job description above. Please refer to job description above. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism 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 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care. You will be based at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield but will require to support Cygnet Oaks. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards. Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care. The Post Holder will be responsible for monitoring the physical health of patients across two sites: Cygnet Hospital Sheffield and Cygnet Oaks, working closely with the services' multi-disciplinary teams. The role will involve coordinating the GP appointments on a weekly basis, taking responsibility for referring patients if other health professional involvement is indicated, ensuring that documentation is completed i.e. GP notes, physical health monitoring forms and Physical Health Care Plans. The role will involve liaising with the teams on each clinical area, responding to the educational needs of patients and becoming involved in the training of staff as required. The post holder will monitor the SLA contract (alongside the Hospital Manager) with the local GP surgery and will develop partnerships with specialist professionals in primary and secondary care to achieve holistic care provisions. The post holder will manage the physical health support workers within the team and support the development of their clinical skills. The post holder will take the lead on Health Promotion Groups/1:1 interventions and initiatives across the hospital with support from the Quality Lead and other MDT professionals. CQUIN SITES: You will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the CQUINS for Physical Health; and to achieve sustained improvement in the physical health key performance indicators. Why Cygnet? We offer you: Most of our sites provide free meals on shift. Free parking. Bespoke career pathways. Plus much more. You: An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number. At least two years experience as a Registered General Nurse. 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. 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. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Here at Cygnet, we are incredibly proud of our globally diverse team, all working together to help improve the lives of the people in our care every single day. We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Cygnet a better health and social care provider. Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer. Person Specification
General Requirements
Please refer to job description above. Please refer to job description above. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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