Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
We are looking for a confident Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals. There are two wards at the hospital: a 20‑bed Acute service for women and an 11‑bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.
Responsibilities
* Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well‑being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well‑being.
* Oversee and evaluate individual care and treatment plans for patients with physical health conditions.
* Identify and manage care and treatment plans for patients at risk of developing physical health conditions.
* Provide regular monitoring and interventions for patients with long‑term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, epilepsy etc.
* Prioritise physical health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage health‑positive living and self‑care.
* Provide information and advice on physical health medication regimes, side effects and interactions.
* Assess and manage patients with wounds.
* Work closely with the visiting GP, overseeing referrals, annual physical health checks and specialist services.
* Collaborate with ward doctors for phlebotomy and ECG services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Lead physical health induction and training for all staff.
* Implement the hospital‑wide smoking cessation programme.
* Oversee referrals to dieticians, opticians, dentists, hearing services, chiropody and SALT.
* Regularly check physical health supplies/equipment and order as required.
Benefits
* NHS & employee discount scheme.
* Free meals on shift (most sites).
* Free parking.
* Bespoke career pathways.
* And much more.
About You
* An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number.
Essential Qualifications
* At least two years' experience as a Registered General Nurse.
* Ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity.
* Good understanding of the latest nursing practices.
* Commitment to patient recovery, effectively monitoring, managing and reducing risk.
* Compassion, resilience and dedication to empower and support service‑user independence.
Desirable Qualifications
* Ability to deputise in a Manager role.
* Interest in leadership, research and assessment.
Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer.
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