We are looking for a confident Night Unit Coordinator (RMN/RNLD) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care within our services onsite at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.  

You will be working full time 38.5 hours a week (Night Shifts only) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Your day-to-day…

Supervise the smooth running of a shift and take leadership responsibility for the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager
Act as a role model to all staff in clinical areas, helping to maintain a motivated positive work force
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring outcomes
Take an active role in clinical audit on the ward and in the hospital
To co-ordinate the Hospital to ensure that tasks are prioritised and undertaken in a timely efficient manner
To provide professional and advanced clinical support and advice to on-call doctors, nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members working within the Hospital sites
Have the ability to work autonomously, managing the routine activities that are undertaken as well as responding to emergencies. To be able to escalate issues appropriately to the on call manager
Follow and ensure others implement Cygnet Policy and Procedures and maintain level of service, which meets the standard for the hospital

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

NHS & employee discount scheme
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
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 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.