Physical Health Nurse

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Physical Health Nurse to work in an amazing mental health service based in the Charlwood, Surrey area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is a low and medium secure hospital specialising in treating male patients aged 18+ who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and who will benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation.

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RGN Nurse with an active NMC Pin + Experience in NG Feeding and Phlebotomy.

• Facilitating physical healthcare plans / treatments to patients, in order to maintain their optimum level of physical well‑being
• Facilitate/support staff to ensure that routine and ad hoc tests (e.g. blood screening for Clozapine/Lithium) are carried out as prescribed and the results recorded appropriately within Care notes
• To facilitate/support that routine testing for long‑term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes) is carried out as prescribed and the results are recorded appropriately in Care notes and in line with latest national guidance
• Lead the development and review of all care plans for physical health, to ensure that patients’ physical health needs have clear interventions that are being met
• You will be supporting the clinical team on the ward and covering staff when required
• Ensure that all patients have their ECGs as prescribed by the Consultant and evidence is documented on Care notes

• Minimum of 2 or 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of training others
• An understanding of eating disorders and mental health
• Experience of working with young people is desirable

The successful Physical Health Nurse will receive an excellent salary up to GBP
37,500 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working Mon:
Fri from 9am:5pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free Meals and Parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Flexible working opportunities

Reference

For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.