Physical Health Nurse
Application Deadline: 13 August 2025
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Southampton
Compensation: £23,005 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Physical Health Nurse join the team. This is a part time 20 hours a week role.
Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton’s tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs, as well as eating disorders.
Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
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. As a Physical Health Nurse, 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, an active NMC registration, and a completed preceptorship programme. Nurses registered in Mental Health (MH) or Learning Disabilities (LD) services may also be considered, provided they demonstrate competence in the role’s requirements. The candidate should either be a qualified mentor or be willing to achieve this within 12 months of starting the role. A solid understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices is essential, along with evidence of ongoing post-registration professional development. The individual should demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, as well as the ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also required. In addition, the candidate must have a minimum of two years’ experience within a physical health care environment, supported by continued professional development in the relevant field.
For more information about the role, you can email SharonHatch@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
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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