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Bank Registered Nurse - RMN/RNLDNHS

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ Permanent £21
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Bishop Auckland West Station (0.2 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (19.4 miles, direct) St Johns RC School Yard (0.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Bank Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

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.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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 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

  • £21 per hour (plus 12.1% 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
  • 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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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.

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