Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.
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: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £22.50 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP9AB5C2CE
- Job locations: Paddocks, WA8 5UY, 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 looking for an outstanding and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering excellent care.
Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
Supporting the level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus exclusively on Adult Males. Paddocks has individually designed wards to facilitate a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.
Rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am to 8.30pm and 8pm to 8.30am.
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 reaping the rewards of providing outstanding care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
Your Day-to-Day
- Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
- Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality
- Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
- Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
- Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines
You are
- Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
- Experienced RMN with a current Pin Number
- Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits
- Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices
- Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
- Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
- Helping to empower & support service user independence
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
- £22.50 per hour
- Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
- RCNi membership
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
- Paid breaks
- Employee discount savings
- 24 hours free GP helpline
- Discounted gym membership
- Blue light discount
- Free eye tests
- On site benefits including free meals
- Plus much more
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Person specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Nurse roles in Darlington
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) 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 £22.50 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (22 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.