Physical Health Nurse

Willingcare; Horley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mental health provider in Horley is seeking a Physical Health Nurse to provide dedicated care to young patients in their inpatient unit. This hands-on role focuses on physical wellbeing, involving thorough assessments and the development of personalized care plans. Ideal candidates will be Registered General Nurses with a passion for empowering young people. The position offers a structured Monday-Friday schedule, with benefits including extra days off, free meals, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Extra day off on your birthday

Free meals while on shift

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Dedicated wellbeing programme

Access to ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse qualification with active NMC registration.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in nursing.
• Experience in NG feeding and phlebotomy essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical health input for young people within an inpatient mental health setting.
• Complete thorough assessments and shape personalised care plans.
• Monitor ongoing physical health needs.

Skills

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

NG feeding experience

Phlebotomy experience

Compassionate care for young people

Collaborative mindset

Education

Active NMC registration

At least 2 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Description

Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

Physical Health Nurse Up to.5 Hours per week Monday-Friday

As a Physical Health Nurse within a specialist inpatient mental health unit you’ll be the steady clinical anchor for young. If you thrive in environments where your compassion and clinical skills matter this role is made for you.

You’ll be the driving force behind each patient’s physical wellbeing guiding their care with confidence and heart. This is a predominantly Monday‑Friday position (37.5 hours per week) offering structure while still giving you the satisfaction of being hands‑on with varied clinical needs. It’s a chance to deepen your practice, influence care planning and be part of a team that values curiosity, integrity and human connection.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification with active NMC registration.
• At least 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in NG feeding and phlebotomy essential for this role.
• A genuine passion for empowering young people and delivering excellent person‑centred care.
• The ability to navigate dynamic clinical situations with calmness, clarity and a collaborative mindset.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• An extra day off on your birthday
• Free meals while on shift
• On‑site parking
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• A dedicated wellbeing programme
• Access to ongoing training and real career progression

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the physical health input for young people within an inpatient mental health setting.
• Complete thorough assessments and shape personalised care plans that support recovery.
• Work closely with the management team, GPs and speech & language therapists to coordinate seamless holistic care.
• Carry out NG feeding and phlebotomy with confidence and accuracy.
• Monitor ongoing physical health needs, identifying risks and supporting early interventions.
• Contribute to a warm stabilising and supportive clinical environment that helps young people feel safe.

Reference: WILL187002 / TR