Physical Health Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a qualified Physical Health Nurse to lead physical health needs at Castleholme Lodge in Huddersfield. The role includes monitoring patient care, promoting teamwork, and adhering to evidence-based practices within a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual salary of £35,916 - £37,570

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity packages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Physical Health Nurse with a relevant nursing qualification.
• Strong team-working skills and a caring, compassionate nature.
• High level of self-motivation and commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate physical health needs of service users.
• Monitor observations and identify necessary actions.
• Develop and support physical health interventions in clinical area.

Skills

Team-working

Self-motivation

Compassionate nature

Commitment to high-quality care

Understanding of physical healthcare needs

Education

Relevant nursing qualification and registration

Job description

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As a qualified Physical Health Nurse, 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 other physical health departments.

You will be responsible for monitoring observations and assessments to identify any actions that need to be addressed and documented.

As a Physical Healthcare Nurse, you will be:

• Adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and facilitating compliance with local, Trust, and national standards of practice.
• Developing and supporting physical health interventions used in the clinical area, based on current evidence-based practice.
• Engaging actively in practice development, evaluation, and audit activities relevant to physical healthcare and/or service areas to promote evidence-based practice.
• Working collaboratively with primary health services, developing and maintaining links with GP practices and other physical health departments.
• Monitoring and maintaining Physical Health Dashboards.

Things that you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification and registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and a caring, compassionate nature
• A commitment to high-quality care, values, and evidence-based practice
• An understanding of the physical healthcare needs of individuals living with enduring mental health difficulties.

Where you will be working:

Castleholme Lodge is situated in Huddersfield with excellent transport links. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment to provide the best environment for service users and staff.

Castleholme Lodge will be a 20-bed care home with nursing, offering mental health services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. It will be part of a cluster of Elysium services across Yorkshire and the Midlands that work closely together to support each other.

What you will get:

• An annual salary of £35,916 - £37,570
• Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions for your future
• Life assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced maternity packages to support you during this special time

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.