Job summary
We are looking for a confident Senior Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.
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: 01 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £23.70 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPE5EF11F5
- Job locations: Salford, M6 7WQ, 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.
Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse
Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Senior RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
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.
If youre passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you!
Your day-to-day Lead an allocated team of nurses & support workers Ensure care & associated duties are allocated effectively & within team members competence Supervise junior staff &, leading by example, teach & guide them Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit & improve quality Safeguard & promote t he wellbeing of service users Manage medication Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with service users, relatives & other healthcare professionals Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation & evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
- Salary: £23.70 per hour
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
An experienced RMN with a current Pin Number, youll have Experience as a Charge Nurse Excellent people management skills & leadership qualities Organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & an 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 The ability to act as a role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards service users, their families, visitors & others.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Nurse 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 £23.70 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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