Physical Healthcare Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional physical healthcare. As a Physical Healthcare Nurse, you will be part of a dynamic team ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care. This role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, infection control leadership, and ongoing professional development. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patient lives while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and quality improvement. If you're a qualified nurse with a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience as a nurse.
• Active NMC registration and completed preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursing and MDTs in patient care planning and evaluations.
• Lead Infection Prevention and Control at the site.

Skills

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Infection Control

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mentorship

Professional Development

Education

Nursing Degree

NMC Registration

Job description

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Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood Park, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4DA

Priory Group Division

Hours

20

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physical Healthcare Nurse to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to ensure that all patients receive the highest standard of physical healthcare, guided by best practices and clinical evidence.

What you will be doing:

• 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.
• Offer advice and support to colleagues at the site regarding physical healthcare needs, including infection control, screening programmes, and site-specific requirements depending on the clinical specialty.
• Be the site lead for Infection Prevention and Control.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with at least 2 years post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completed preceptorship programme. Consideration will be given to nurses registered in mental health or learning disabilities services if they demonstrate competence in the role's requirements.
• Qualified Mentor or willing to achieve this within 12 months of starting the role.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practices.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development post-registration.
• A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement, and quality.
• Ability to develop and apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us:

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory offers a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organization committed to your development. Through our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of the people we support.

As part of our infection control measures, and to meet our contractual and customer requirements, we record vaccination status for all colleagues. We request that you disclose this information as part of your pre-employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect your employment offer and will be handled in accordance with GDPR. Thank you for your understanding.