Clinical Team Leader (RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 will be working 43.75 hours per week including paid breaks (12.5 hours shifts; 07:30am-8:00pm, 7:30pm-08:00am) at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester, CQC rated good, is a 54 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

Highwoods Ward at Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 19 bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Your day-to-day

• Take lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits
• Provide 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
• Be an active member of clinical working committees relevant to role
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained
• Administer medicines within healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment
• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• RCNi membership
• 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
• 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

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a Manager role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment

Cygnet Health Care 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Colchester

CO4 5HF

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)