Physical Health Nurse (RGN)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a confident Physical Health Nurse (RGN) to work part-time (15 hours a week) at their facility in London. The role involves monitoring patient health, coordinating with health professionals, and promoting physical well-being among service users. Ideal candidates will have a current RGN Pin Number and experience in a similar setting. Competitive perks and career pathways are provided.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a current Pin Number.
• Experience working in a GP surgery or similar environment.
• Good understanding of the latest nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health issues and carry out ECGs.
• Coordinate with GPs for routine health reviews.
• Promote physical health to service users.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Leadership

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Registered General Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for a confident Physical Health Nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working part-time (15 hours a week), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Physical Health Nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working 15 hours a week (Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, our Acute Inpatient Mental Health and Autism service.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow has a Good overall CQC rating and fantastic travel links to Central London. We also host a yearly Staff Award ceremony, which is a black tie event held at Harrow School.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

• Closely monitor patient health issues such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, COPD, minor injuries and illnesses.
• Carry out ECGs.
• Carry out Metabolic Syndrome monitoring.
• Co-ordinate with GP surgery for routine reviews: cervical smear screening, breast cancer screening, annual chronic health review, etc.
• Liaise with relevant health professionals e.g. dietician, optician, chiropodist, continence nurse, dentist, Tissue viability nurse, Continence team, Community diabetes specialist team, etc.
• Liaise with pharmacist and contribute to medicines management committee.
• Support mental health nursing staff in managing minor injuries and wound care management.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Consult and coordinate with Multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Promote physical health and well being to the service users
• Train staff to perform observation of vitals, read ECG, venepuncture
• Provide health clinic sessions for the service users

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Free parking and free meals on shift
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You

An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you’ll have

• Practise Nurse or RGN with experience of working in a GP surgery
• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.