Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our dedicated team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home on a 6month Fixed Term Contract. You'll be working 44 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.
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 Health Care 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.
Details
- Date posted: 16 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25.29 an hour
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP244A191A
- Job locations: Caterham, CR3 6YE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are currently looking for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our dedicated team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a fixed term 6 month contract to cover Maternity Leave from 01.09.2026 - 28.02.2027.
At Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, you will be working 44 hours per week, covering a mix of day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.
Your day-to-day
- Co-ordinate, assess, plan, implement & evaluate individual patient care programmes
- Medication Management, Wound Management, End of Life Care, Working with eternal agencies such as GPs, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Tissues Viability Nurses
- Ensure that the requirements of the patient care are met in a timely manner
- Report any ill health amongst patients & make requests for professional visits where necessary
- Ensure that individual risk assessments, care plans are completed & maintained in conjunction with patient, relatives, other healthcare professionals & in accordance with NMC guidelines
- Participate in the planning, delivery & evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
- £25.29 per hour
- NHS & employee discount scheme
- 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
- RCNi membership
- Free meals on duty
- Expert supervision & support
- Free Health Cash plan
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health check
You
An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you'll have
Essential:
- 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 clinical lead role
- An interest in leadership, research & assessment
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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This advert is for Registered General Nurse - Maternity Leave Cover with Cygnet Health Care in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £25.29 an hour. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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