Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in London is seeking a Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) to coordinate physical health initiatives and promote patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Nursing, have current NMC registration, and be committed to patient recovery. We offer competitive benefits including NHS discounts and bespoke career pathways.

Benefits

NHS and employee discount schemes

50% of NMC registration renewal paid

Free Meals

Employee discounts & Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Smart Health Toolkit for fitness and nutrition

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a First Level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Post-registration specialist training required.
• Willingness to undertake infection control lead training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead evidence-based physical health practice initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with national clinical standards for infection control.
• Coordinate health promotion and education programs for patients.

Skills

Patient recovery commitment

Risk management

Infection control

Education

BSc Nursing or equivalent

Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification

Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. You will be expected to work 24 hrs a week (Monday - Friday), 8 hrs a day.

Main duties of the job

Our team works hard to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment, and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We make use of a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama, and complementary therapies. We also believe very strongly in patient-centred care, involving our service users in shaping their own treatment and all aspects of hospital life.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and coordinate evidence-based physical health practice initiatives across the service, including ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients, annual health checks, in collaboration with ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses.
• Lead infection control practices for the hospital, ensuring compliance with national clinical standards.
• Provide health promotion and education programs, coordinate physical health screening, and facilitate access to cervical screening for women.
• Work closely with ward Doctors and Physical Health Leads to ensure access to primary care services, including dental and eye checks.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidance related to physical health in mental health services.
• Contribute to national and clinical audits, ensuring standards are maintained, and record physical health data accurately in systems like MyPath.
• Ensure availability of medical equipment needed for monitoring patients’ physical health and educate staff on protocols for medical device use.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you....

• NHS and employee discount schemes
• 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free Meals
• Employee discounts & Cycle to Work scheme
• Bespoke career pathways
• Company paid Life Assurance
• Smart Health Toolkit for fitness, nutrition, and health checks
• And many more benefits at https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

You will have.....

• Current NMC registration as a First Level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• BSc Nursing or equivalent, with post-registration specialist training
• Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g., Mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SSSA)
• Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
• Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake
• A commitment to patient recovery and risk management

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.