Bank Registered Nurse - RMN/RNLD
Job description
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We are looking for experienced Bank Registered Mental Health (RMN)/ Bank Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD) with a current UK PIN number and, a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.
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 dep
utise 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…
- £21 per hour (plus12.1% holiday allowance £23.54 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
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50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your RMN or RNLD qualification and current UK PIN at the top as these are essential requirements
📊 Quantify your experience with autism and learning disabilities: 'Supported 25+ adults with complex needs over 3 years'
🌐 Emphasise Mental Health Act 1983 knowledge as this is specifically mentioned for the role
🎯 Showcase clinical leadership experience as you may deputise in clinical lead roles
🤝 Detail your experience with behaviours that challenge and risk management strategies
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- •Developed individualised care plans for 18 adults with autism and learning disabilities, reducing incident reports by 35% through proactive risk management
- •Led Mental Health Act 1983 assessments and documentation for 12 residents, ensuring 100% compliance with NMC guidelines and regulatory standards
- •Administered prescribed medications to 25+ service users daily, maintaining zero medication errors over 18-month period through rigorous Healthcare Commission protocols
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Cygnet Healthcare's Bank RMN/RNLD position at Thornfield Grange represents exactly the specialist autism and learning disability nursing role I'm seeking. My current UK PIN registration and Mental Health Act 1983 expertise align perfectly with your requirements for supporting adults with complex behavioural needs.
My background in learning disability nursing has equipped me with the clinical assessment skills and compassionate approach needed to develop effective care plans whilst managing challenging behaviours in residential settings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you apply the Mental Health Act 1983 in your daily practice?
- ›Describe your approach to developing care plans for adults with autism
- ›How do you manage challenging behaviours in learning disability settings?
- ›What's your process for medication administration and documentation?
- ›How do you conduct risk assessments for vulnerable adults?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported someone with complex needs to achieve independence
- ›Describe a situation where you had to show resilience in a challenging care environment
- ›How do you handle conflicts with family members regarding care decisions?
- ›Give an example of when you had to deputise in a leadership role
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your communication style for someone with autism
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported someone with complex needs to achieve independence
Describe a situation where you had to show resilience in a challenging care environment