Head of Patient Safety & Security RMN/RNLD

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 15 May 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Head of Patient Safety & Security RMN/RNLD with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury.

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 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 to £62,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP50ECC26D

Job locations

North West

BL8 2BS


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)with a passion for delivering outstanding care to take lead as Head of Patient Safety & Security.

Youll be workingFull time, 40hours per weekatCygnet Hospital Bury. This post offers a welcome bonus of £2,000.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Hospital Bury:

Cygnet Hospital Bury providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services andCAMHS provision for adolescents.

The role:

To ensure that there are adequate systems, processes and training in place to ensure that the hospital is compliant with Department of Health standards required within Medium Secure, Low Secure and Adolescent Psychiatric Care Units and that group policy and local procedures are adhered to.

Your day-to-day

  • Act as the hospitals named Police Liaison Officer ensuring that all required liaison and crime prevention and detection is managed in accordance with information governance and patient confidentiality.
  • Provide line management to Security team as well as conduct, appraisal and PDP and all attendance management processes.
  • Work as part of the MDT and contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the service for Adults and adolescents with complex needs.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users, focusing on though not exclusively to complex risk assessment and management.
  • To work across the wards to ensure service users move seamlessly through the care pathway and nurses are empowered to manage complex needs

Experience:

Essential:

  • RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number
  • The ability to maintain documentation, undertake complex 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 userindependence

Desirable:

  • Experience in a Security/Patient Safety lead role.
  • An interest in Research, assessment & ongoing development.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • NHS & employee discount scheme.
  • Relocation package of up to £4,000 (T&C's apply)
  • Free sites provide free meals on shift
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career pathways

Plus much more

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

If you feel you have the experience required for this role we would be keen to speak with you. For any further information please contact Vicky on Vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk or alternatively hit the APPLY button to complete the application form and upload your CV.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)with a passion for delivering outstanding care to take lead as Head of Patient Safety & Security.

Youll be workingFull time, 40hours per weekatCygnet Hospital Bury. This post offers a welcome bonus of £2,000.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Hospital Bury:

Cygnet Hospital Bury providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services andCAMHS provision for adolescents.

The role:

To ensure that there are adequate systems, processes and training in place to ensure that the hospital is compliant with Department of Health standards required within Medium Secure, Low Secure and Adolescent Psychiatric Care Units and that group policy and local procedures are adhered to.

Your day-to-day

  • Act as the hospitals named Police Liaison Officer ensuring that all required liaison and crime prevention and detection is managed in accordance with information governance and patient confidentiality.
  • Provide line management to Security team as well as conduct, appraisal and PDP and all attendance management processes.
  • Work as part of the MDT and contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the service for Adults and adolescents with complex needs.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users, focusing on though not exclusively to complex risk assessment and management.
  • To work across the wards to ensure service users move seamlessly through the care pathway and nurses are empowered to manage complex needs

Experience:

Essential:

  • RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number
  • The ability to maintain documentation, undertake complex 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 userindependence

Desirable:

  • Experience in a Security/Patient Safety lead role.
  • An interest in Research, assessment & ongoing development.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • NHS & employee discount scheme.
  • Relocation package of up to £4,000 (T&C's apply)
  • Free sites provide free meals on shift
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke career pathways

Plus much more

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

If you feel you have the experience required for this role we would be keen to speak with you. For any further information please contact Vicky on Vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk or alternatively hit the APPLY button to complete the application form and upload your CV.

Person Specification

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

North West

BL8 2BS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

North West

BL8 2BS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Vicky Linstead

VP50ECC26D.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 to £62,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP50ECC26D

Job locations

North West

BL8 2BS


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