Job summary
We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current UK Pin number and a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 42 hours a week in a Female Mental health Service, with patients with challenging and complex needs at Cygnet Appletree. All applications must have at least 6 months post registration experience for this role. Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.
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: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £44,496 to £44,496 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP56EBE110
- Job locations: Meadowfield, DH7 8NT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres 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 a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a currentUK Pin number and apassion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 42 hours a week in a Female Mental health Service, with patients with challenging and complex needs at Cygnet Appletree. All applications must have at least 6 months post registration experience for this role.
Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives.
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.
Your day-to-day
- Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments &am p; observations
- Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & 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 & other healthcare professionals
- Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines
Why Cygnet? Well offer you Starting £24.72 per/hour ( £53,988 per annum)
NHS & employee discount scheme
50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
Free parking
Bespoke career pathways
Plus much more
You
An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll 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
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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