Registered Nurse - RMN/RNLD
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23.50 to £23.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE24 8WZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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
R
egistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for making a difference.
You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week, (day shift 7.30am – 8pm and night shift 7.30pm – 8am) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.
The role will be based on Alvaston Ward. Alvaston Ward is a 16-bed specialist low secure service for women with a primary diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder or mental illness.
Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
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 /RNLD 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…
£23.50 per hour
Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
RCNi membership
Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
Expert clinical supervision & peer support
NHS and blue light discount
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
24 hours free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
