Physical Health Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Physical Health Nurse to join the team at Farmfield Hospital. In this role, you will coordinate physical healthcare plans, support staff, and ensure compliance with health guidelines. Ideal candidates have NMC registration, 2-3 years of experience, and skills in NG Feeding and Phlebotomy. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual salary £31,049 - £33,487

33 days annual leave

Career development and training

Access to wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Stream for instant access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in NG Feeding and Phlebotomy is essential.
• Experience of training colleagues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physical healthcare plans and treatments.
• Support staff with routine and ad hoc tests.
• Lead the development of physical health care plans.

Skills

Experience in NG Feeding

Phlebotomy

Training others

Understanding of mental health

Education

Full and valid NMC registration

Job description

Are you a Registered Physical Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck! Join the team at Farmfield Hospital.

Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the patient is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life. Our inclusive way of working has the patient as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit the patients.

As a qualified Physical Health Nurse with experience, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the physical health needs of service users, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork with the multidisciplinary team, such as GPs and SALTs.

What you will be doing :

Facilitating physical healthcare plans / treatments to patient’s, in order to maintain their optimum level of physical well-being.

To facilitate / support staff to ensure that routine and ad hoc tests e.g. blood screening for Clozapine / Lithium are carried out as prescribed and the results recorded appropriately within Care notes.

To facilitate / support that routine testing for long term conditions e.g. asthma, diabetes, are carried out as prescribed and that the results are recorded appropriately in Care notes and in line with latest national guidance

To lead the development and review of all care plans for physical health, to ensure that patient’s physical health needs have clear interventions, which are being met

You will be supportingthe clinicalteam on the wardand coveringstaffwhen required.

To ensure that all patients have their ECG’s as prescribed by the Consultant and evidence is documented on Care notes.

To be the lead for educating staff in relation to the use of Naso-gastric tube feeding, ensuring that staff are adhering to the requirements outlined in their prescriptions from the dietitian and that care plans are updated to reflect the current prescription.

To attend each ICR meeting on a weekly basis, to contribute to the development and review of physical healthcare plans

To chair the Hospitals healthy living group, promoting physical well-being topics on a monthly basis example-Obesity, Smoking cessation, Exercise

To be the named lead for infection control within the hospital, providing professional advice, education, and support to staff in all clinical and non-clinical areas.

To undertake clinical Audits, and support with emergency Drills

Facilitating educational workshop / teaching sessions on aspects of physical care healthcare best practice treatments.

Support immunisation within the hospital eg. flu vaccine, routine childhood vaccinations, ensuring this is done within a timely manner

Offer healthcare / health promotion across a range of conditions for staff

Work alongside families and professionals to develop a positive approach to healthy living

To be successful as a RGN Physical Healthcare Nurse, you’ll need :

Hold a full and valid NMC registration – evidence required.

A minimum of 2 or 3 years post registration experience

Experience in NG Feeding & Phlebotomy

Experience of training others

An understanding of mental health.

Where you will be working :

Location : Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, which is a large purpose-built medium-secure service with good facilities. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care and support for adult men 18+ with a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge.

Farmfield is located North West of Gatwick airport near the village of Hookwood, with good transport links by road, bus and train. It is easiest to reach the site by car.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future :

Annual salary £31,049 - £33,487 depending on experience

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing