Registered Physical Health Nurse

JOB-20241107-af0545f3

Job Title: Registered Physical Health Nurse
Specialism: Physical Health
Location: Newark, UK
Salary: £37,272 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are searching for a proactive and skilled Registered Physical Health Nurse to join our team in Newark at The Farndon Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can further develop your skills and accomplish your career aspirations. At The Farndon Unit, we are committed to providing exceptional care with a patient-centred approach, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages teamwork and growth. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional flexibility for weekends.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Earn an annual salary of £37,272.
• Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from the equivalent of 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to purchase more leave annually.
• Career Development: Take your career to new heights with our career development and training programmes aimed at helping you achieve your professional milestones.
• Rewards Platform: Access our exclusive Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate, featuring everyday savings and a wellbeing hub designed just for you.
• Wellbeing Support: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with dedicated wellbeing support and engaging activities.

What you will do:

• Coordinate and implement tailored physical healthcare plans to maintain the optimum well-being of service users.
• Ensure the completion of routine and ad hoc tests such as blood screenings and document results in Care Notes.
• Lead the development of care plans, ensuring clear interventions are in place to meet physical health needs.
• Support the clinical team on the ward and fill in staffing gaps as required.
• Organise and record ECGs as prescribed by the Consultant.
• Provide training and ensure compliance with nasogastric tube feeding prescriptions and updated care plans.
• Contribute to weekly ICR meetings with insights on physical healthcare plans.
• Chair the hospital's healthy living group, promoting topics such as obesity, smoking cessation, and exercise on a monthly basis.
• Serve as the infection control lead, offering advice and education across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Conduct clinical audits and emergency drills.
• Facilitate workshops on physical healthcare best practices.
• Coordinate timely immunisations, including flu and routine childhood vaccinations.
• Work collaboratively with families and