RGN Physical Health Nurse

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hailsham is seeking a Physical Health Practitioner to support patients with long-term health conditions. The role involves undertaking physical health assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to health promotion activities. Ideal candidates should be Registered General Nurses with experience and a commitment to quality service. The position offers flexible working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Continuous professional development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Post registration experience of working as a Band 6 nurse or as an experienced Band 5 nurse seeking professional development.
• Experience within acute and community care settings.
• Recognises the impact that physical and psychological health has upon each other.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Physical Healthcare developments and projects.
• To undertake physical health assessments working collaboratively.
• To contribute to the development of the in-house physical healthcare team.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dynamic

Teamwork

Adaptability

Caring attitude

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post registration experience as Band 6 nurse

Job description

About SPFT

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview

To be an autonomous practitioner supporting delivery of interventions in physical health care. Supporting patients with long term health conditions maintaining accurate and relevant data. To undertake physical health assessments, attendance of Recovery Reviews when required. To work with colleagues to undertake a range of health promotion activities e.g. healthy lifestyle checks, sexual health advice, weight management programmes, and signposting to appropriate services/agencies. Responsible for the maintenance of stock control for medical and surgical equipment and consumables as appropriate. The post holder will be line managed by the modern matron but will build positive working relationships with a MDT who comprises of consultant psychiatrist, nurses, HCA, to other professional such as psychology, social workers to our security reception team.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Physical Healthcare developments and projects
• To undertake physical health assessments working collaboratively and liaise with frontline services.
• To support effective risk management and care planning to ensure patients physical healthcare needs are met.
• To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
• To contribute to the development of the in-house physical healthcare team.
• To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
• To attend CPA's and Ward rounds as needed to feedback and liaise around long term conditions and physical health needs.
• To manage site Infection Control audits, discuss reports with ward staff and support and agree actions required in the patient environment.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of relevant data for the effective management of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Participate in the feedback of infection control surveillance/audit data to the frontline teams and clinical staff on a regular basis in order that problem areas can be identified and remedial action taken.

Expected Competencies

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual, able to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, adapting to any given situation, who works well as part of a team. A friendly caring attitude, sense of humour and an understanding of those who have experienced trauma and complex life experiences.

Professional Growth

As physical health Practitioner, you will be supporting the delivery of implementing bespoke intervention which support our patients with any given physical issues. Your role will be diverse, work is varied, can be fast paced and demanding, so the post holder must be flexible in their practices. We ask you to be committed to delivering a quality service and you are passionate in developing/improving service provision. We offer training opportunities whilst you are working in a supportive environment within a specialised team, regular supervision and support, opportunities for continued professional development including bespoke CPD. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, with training provided according to your needs, along with support and weekly reflective practice from an experienced MDT.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Post registration experience of working as a Band 6 nurse, or an experienced Band 5 nurse seeking professional development, Experience within acute and community care settings
• Recognises the impact that physical and psychological health has upon each other and adapts ways of working to meet the needs of individual patients
• Experience of taking responsibility of a team or designated area of work, Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.