Physical Healthcare Nurse

Priory Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House in Royston, United Kingdom, is seeking a Physical Healthcare Nurse with 2 years' post-registration experience to join our clinical team. The role involves admission assessments, reviewing medical history and documenting findings, and coordinating with primary care.

Working Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1700, it is a full-time position. You will train nursing staff in chronic disease management, ECG, phlebotomy and wound care, while leading on audits and public health

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical healthcare assessments on admission and document results.
• Review medical history, results and escalate information as needed.
• Support and train nursing staff in chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care and observations.
• Oversee physical healthcare care plans and provide ECG, phlebotomy and wound care services.
• Liaise with primary care services to coordinate screening, vaccinations and health reviews.
• Lead IPC audits, medical device management and health education initiatives.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Job 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.

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.

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.

Physical Healthcare Nurse • Royston, United Kingdom