Physical Healthcare Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead
Compensation: £43,680 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead is looking to recruit a Physical Healthcare Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.
Located within picturesque grounds, Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead supports the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for male and female patients with severe and enduring mental health needs.
We also provide specialist Huntington's disease and dementia care for people living with these neurodegenerative conditions, as well as neuropsychiatry support.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Ensure that all patients are receiving physical healthcare assessments on admission, and that their care needs are commensurate with the assessment and consistent with pre-existing care plans; This includes obtaining relevant historical information, test results etc. in partnership with medical colleagues
* Documents all individual patient contacts in their Electronic Clinical record promptly, escalating information to medical and other nursing colleagues as required
* Provide briefing and support to Registered nurses at the site regarding the physical healthcare needs in general terms; This includes Chronic disease management; Screening programmes; Diabetes; Hypertension; COPD; wound management
* Provides training and support to staff regarding the use of physical healthcare measurement tools, eg Waterlow
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. Consideration will also be given to nurses registered in Mental Health or Learning Disability services who can demonstrate competence in the requirements of the role. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practice, evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development, and a positive, proactive approach to change, improvement, and quality. They will demonstrate flexible and innovative practice, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have at least two years’ experience within a physical healthcare environment. Registration as a Non-Medical Prescriber is desirable.
For more information about the role, you can email RichardBall@priorygroup.com
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.
* Free on-site parking
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* 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.
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