Nurse Assessor
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.
A nurse assessor at Cygnet healthcare holds a critical role in managing the patient journey from referral to admission. The position requires
high level clinical judgement and the ability to operate as a professional representative of the organisation.
Your day-to-day…
- Travel to healthcare sites (NHS And Independent) across the UK
- Provide comprehensive assessments across mental health, learning disability, acquired brain injury, Forensic & social care/residential services.
Complete an in-depth Pre admission report demonstrating extensive knowledge of the assessment information, including a 5P risk formulation.
- Assess patients referred to Cygnet Health Care that will present with varied presentations, risks and health.
- Represent Cygnet in a professional, positive manner when carrying out assessments
- Exercise clinical judgement to assess patients
- Liaise with Hospital Managers and Business Relationship Managers to ensure the patient is placed according to their need and risk.
- Maintain working relationships with Internal and external professionals.
You…
An experienced Nurse with a valid NMC Pin Number, you’ll have…
Experience in producing accurate high quality assessments and reports.
- Substantial experience working with service users presenting with mental health, learning disability, and neuropsychiatric needs.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Experience in producing accurate assessments and high-quality reports with in-depth knowledge of the 5P formulation.
- The ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
- Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence
- A valid driver’s licence and use of a car.
- Ideally based in the West Midlands or south of england.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- NHS & employee discount scheme
- RCNi membership & 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
- Bespoke career pathways
- Pension scheme & company paid life assurance scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit providing fitness programmes, health checks & more.
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What next?
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