Overview
We are looking for a Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. You will be expected to work 24 hrs a week (Monday – Friday), 8 hrs a day. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.
We are a team that aims to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We use a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama and complementary therapies, and we believe strongly in patient-centred care, involving service users in shaping their own treatment and in all aspects of hospital life.
Your Day-to-Day
* Establish, lead and coordinate evidence-based physical health practice initiatives across the service and monitor the physical health of all patients, including annual health checks, in close collaboration with ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses.
* Lead on infection control practice for the hospital in accordance with national clinical standards.
* Provide a programme of health promotion and education in collaboration with the Dietician and ward Physical Health Lead Nurses; coordinate physical health screening across the service, including access to cervical screening for women.
* Work closely with ward Doctors and Physical Health Leads to ensure patients have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.
* Maintain knowledge of legislation, company policies, and other local and national guidance pertaining to physical health in mental health services.
* Contribute to national audits and carry out clinical audits as required; ensure comprehensive records relating to physical health are recorded in MyPath and other data records as required.
* Ensure the service has access to required medical equipment to monitor patients’ physical health needs.
* Ensure local protocols for the safe use of medical devices are in place, educate staff on these protocols, and conduct audits to ensure understanding and practice by relevant clinical staff.
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…
* NHS and employee discount scheme
* 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
* Free meals
* Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
* Bespoke career pathways
* Company paid Life Assurance scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit – providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultations and health checks
* Plus many more
You will have…
Essential:
* First level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice
* BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level
* Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730, SSSA)
* Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
* Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC course
* A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk
Desirable:
* Please refer to the job description
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £53,435.20 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: VP77DF11DB
* Job locations: London, W5 2HT
Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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