Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) for part-time work at their hospital. The role involves monitoring patients' physical health, leading initiatives, and collaborating with medical staff. Ideal candidates should be a registered nurse with NMC eligibility, excellent assessment skills, and a commitment to patient care. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to impact patients' lives positively.

Benefits

NHS and employee discount scheme

50% of NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals

Employee discount savings

Cycle to work scheme

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice with current NMC registration.
• Commitment to patient recovery and managing risk.
• Experience in mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate evidence-based physical health practices.
• Oversee health checks and collaborate with ward medical staff.
• Conduct audits to maintain clinical standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse Adult or Registered General Nurse

Infection Control Knowledge

Patient-Centred Care

Education

BSc Nursing or AHP equivalent

Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification

Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills Level 6

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an 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 Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in 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.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£53,435.20 to £53,435.20 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPCE223202

Job locations

London

W5 2HT

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for an Physical Health Lead Nurse(RGN)to join our team atCygnet Hospital Ealing. You will be expected to work24 hrs a week (Monday - Friday) 8 hrs a day

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in all aspects of hospital life.

Your Day-to-Day

• Establish, lead and co-ordinate evidence based physical health practice initiatives across the service and also, coordinate the ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients including annual health checks in close collaboration with the ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses.
• Lead on infection control practice for the hospital including the national clinical standards.
• Provide a programme of health promotion and education in close collaboration with the Dietician and ward Physical Health Lead Nurses and coordinate the implementation of physical health screening across the service including access to cervical screening for the women.
• To work closely with the ward Doctors and Pysical Health Leads in ensuring that patients across the service have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.
• Maintain working knowledge of legislation, company policies, and other relevant local & national guidance pertaining to physical health guidance within mental health services.
• Contribute, as required, to national audits, and carry out clinical audits as required, to ensure that standards are maintained in line with Company policy and national best practice. Ensure information and comprehensive records relating to physical health is recorded in MyPath and entered appropriately on other data records as required.
• Ensure that the service has access to required medical equipment needed in ensuring that patients physical health needs are adequately monitored.
• Ensure that there are local protocols for the safe use of medical devices, educate staff on these protocols and conduct audits to ensure that these protocols are understood and practiced by the relevant clinical staff.

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

• NHS and employee discount scheme
• 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free Meals
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to work scheme
• Bespoke career pathways
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Plus many more https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

You will have.....

Essential:

• First level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice
• BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level
• Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730, SSSA)
• Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
• Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC course
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk

Desirable:

• Please refer to the job description

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for an Physical Health Lead Nurse(RGN)to join our team atCygnet Hospital Ealing. You will be expected to work24 hrs a week (Monday - Friday) 8 hrs a day

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in all aspects of hospital life.

Your Day-to-Day

• Establish, lead and co-ordinate evidence based physical health practice initiatives across the service and also, coordinate the ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients including annual health checks in close collaboration with the ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses.
• Lead on infection control practice for the hospital including the national clinical standards.
• Provide a programme of health promotion and education in close collaboration with the Dietician and ward Physical Health Lead Nurses and coordinate the implementation of physical health screening across the service including access to cervical screening for the women.
• To work closely with the ward Doctors and Pysical Health Leads in ensuring that patients across the service have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.
• Maintain working knowledge of legislation, company policies, and other relevant local & national guidance pertaining to physical health guidance within mental health services.
• Contribute, as required, to national audits, and carry out clinical audits as required, to ensure that standards are maintained in line with Company policy and national best practice. Ensure information and comprehensive records relating to physical health is recorded in MyPath and entered appropriately on other data records as required.
• Ensure that the service has access to required medical equipment needed in ensuring that patients physical health needs are adequately monitored.
• Ensure that there are local protocols for the safe use of medical devices, educate staff on these protocols and conduct audits to ensure that these protocols are understood and practiced by the relevant clinical staff.

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

• NHS and employee discount scheme
• 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free Meals
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to work scheme
• Bespoke career pathways
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Plus many more https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

You will have.....

Essential:

• First level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice
• BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level
• Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730, SSSA)
• Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
• Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC course
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk

Desirable:

• Please refer to the job description

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

W5 2HT

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

W5 2HT

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)