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We are looking for a confident Clinical Team Leader (RMN/RNLD) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care.
You'll be working 38.5 hours a week across 7 days on a rotating shift pattern basis, working days and night shifts at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green on Oakwood Ward.
(shift times – 7:30am to 8:00pm for day shifts; 7:30pm to 8:00am for night shifts)
Oakwood Ward at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is our 16 bed female mental health acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green provides specialist acute and PICU services for women. The hospital is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Kent Weald, near Sevenoaks. Its location, in over an acre of its own grounds, helps the hospital provide a calm and therapeutic environment.
**We offer a Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport**
Your day-to-day...
In partnership with, and in support of the Senior Nurse, manage the nursing team and participate as an active multi-disciplinary team member, making an appropriate contribution to team processes through the use clinical assessment tools
Managing ward activities, prepare daily plan that ensures adequate staff resources to meets the requirements of patients and staff undertake tasks for which they have been fully briefed
Lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits
Providing clinical leadership, coaching & mentoring for the development of services
Maintain excellence through clinical practice development & quality improvement
Be responsible for a planned programme of support across your area of focus as determined by the annual plan for Quality and Compliance
Attending all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained
Undertake return to work interviews as directed
Support the Senior Nurse in securing and maintaining a continuous review process in order to facilitate developments and improvements in services
Contribute to the supervision and appraisal process using RAG documents
Why Cygnet? Well offer you...
NHS & employee discount scheme
Expert supervision & peer support
50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
Free meals on duty
Free parking
Bespoke career pathways
Plus much more
You..
An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
At least two years experience as a RMN/RNLD
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
Please note; successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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.
What next?
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