Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD)
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23.70 to £23.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Widnes, WA8 5UY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 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.
Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation
Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.
We are looking for an outstanding, compassionate and experienced Senior Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering excellent care to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.
You’ll be working
42 hours per week, across days, nights and
alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.
You’ll work a structured rota across days, nights and alternate weekends.
Your rota will include:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Day shifts: 8:00am to 8:30pm
- Night shifts: 8:00pm to 8:30am
This pattern gives you consistency, regular days off and the opportunity to build strong working relationships with colleagues and service users.
About Cygnet Paddocks
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men, 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 may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.
The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by acquired brain injury.
The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.
Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.
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
- Complete on call duties
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
- Trained and have experience in Senior Staff Nurse Role (RMN/RNLD)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £23.70per 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.
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