Physical Healthcare Nurse

Priory Group; Royston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House in Royston, Hertfordshire, is hiring a Physical Healthcare Nurse for a full-time, 37.5-hour week role. The site operates Monday to Friday, 0900–1700, and offers a supportive team environment with strong clinical governance.

The role involves comprehensive physical health assessments, care planning, and collaboration with primary care. Prior experience in physical health care and ongoing professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience within a physical health care environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical healthcare assessments on admission and document results.
• Lead and train nursing staff in chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, COPD and related care.
• Oversee physical healthcare care plans and prescribing within competency.
• Coordinate with primary care services for screenings, vaccinations and health reviews.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

ECG

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Infection control

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

ECG machines

Medical devices management

Job description

Physical Healthcare Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kneesworth House

Compensation: £39,520 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House

Salary £39,520

Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House has an opportunity for a Physical Healthcare Nurse with 2 years' post-registration experience to join our team working in a clinical site and ward areas. Working Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1700

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

The role involves ensuring patients receive comprehensive physical healthcare assessments on admission, reviewing relevant medical history and results, and accurately documenting and escalating patient information. It includes supporting and training nursing staff in areas such as chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care, physical observations and healthcare assessment tools. Responsibilities include overseeing physical healthcare care plans, prescribing within competency, providing ECG, phlebotomy and wound care services, preparing clinical reports and discharge documentation, and liaising with primary care services to coordinate screening, vaccinations and ongoing health reviews. The role also leads on infection prevention and control (IPC) audits, medical device management, smoking cessation, health education and public health initiatives, while working collaboratively with physical healthcare nurses across the region. It also involves developing an annual health promotion programme, maintaining positive professional relationships, participating in clinical supervision and reflective practice, and adhering to Priory Group policies and the NMC Code.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience within a physical health care environment; evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.