Physical Health Nurse

Jupiter Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Southampton area is seeking a Physical Health Nurse to support nursing teams in addressing patients' physical healthcare needs. The role requires a Registered Nurse with an active NMC Pin, offering a salary of £23,004 per year for 20 hours a week, along with generous benefits including 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Career development

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin.
• Ability to act as a Qualified Mentor within 12 months.
• Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Nursing and MDTs for physical healthcare.
• Be the site lead for Infection Prevention and Control.
• Advise colleagues on physical healthcare needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Active NMC Pin

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Physical Health Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Marchwood, Southampton area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care and specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems including eating disorders

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Nurse your key duties include:

• To provide support to the Nursing and wider MDTs in ensuring the patients in the defined area have their physical healthcare nursing needs identified, care planned and evaluated in accordance with best practice and clinical evidence
• Provide advice and support to colleagues at the site regarding physical healthcare needs in general terms; this includes Infection control, screening programmes and site specific requirements, depending on the clinical speciality
• Be the site lead for Infection Prevention and control

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Qualified Mentor or to achieve within 12 months of coming into post.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practices
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £23,004 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 20 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Career development

Reference ID: 7025

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV