Physical Health Nurse
hace 21 horas
Guildford
*You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post. The working hours for this post are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The odd weekend shift may be required. *Please note that this role is a 12-month maternity cover post.Are you a Registered Physical Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck! Join the team at Emerald Place Clinic. Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the patient is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life. Our inclusive way of working has the patient as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit the patients. As a qualified Physical Health Nurse with experience, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the physical health needs of service users, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork with the multidisciplinary team, such as GPs and SALTs. Where you will be working: Location: Emerald Place Clinic, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0BN Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 12 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs. These could include Mental Health conditions such as Mood Disorders and acute Psychosis. Additionally young people may have co-existing additional needs such as Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including mild Learning Disabilities or Autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating. What you will be doing: • Facilitating physical healthcare plans/ treatments to patient's, in order to maintain their optimum level of physical well-being., • To facilitate/support staff to ensure that routine and ad hoc tests e.g. blood screening for Clozapine/Lithium are carried out as prescribed and the results recorded appropriately within Care notes., • To facilitate/support that routine testing for long term conditions e.g. asthma, diabetes, are carried out as prescribed and that the results are recorded appropriately in Care notes and in line with latest national guidance, • To lead the development and review of all care plans for physical health, to ensure that patient's physical health needs have clear interventions, which are being met, • You will be supporting the clinical team on the ward and covering staff when required ., • To ensure that all patients have their ECG's as prescribed by the Consultant and evidence is documented on Care notes., • To be the lead for educating staff in relation to the use of Naso-gastric tube feeding, ensuring that staff are adhering to the requirements outlined in their prescriptions from the dietitian and that care plans are updated to reflect the current prescription., • To attend each ICR meeting on a weekly basis, to contribute to the development and review of physical healthcare plans, • To chair the Hospitals healthy living group, promoting physical well-being topics on a monthly basis example-Obesity, Smoking cessation, Exercise, • To be the named lead for infection control within the hospital, providing professional advice, education, and support to staff in all clinical and non-clinical areas., • To undertake clinical Audits, and support with emergency Drills, • Facilitating educational workshop/teaching sessions on aspects of physical care healthcare best practice treatments., • Support immunisation within the hospital eg. flu vaccine, routine childhood vaccinations, ensuring this is done within a timely manner, • Offer healthcare/health promotion across a range of conditions for staff, • Work alongside families and professionals to develop a positive approach to healthy living To be successful as a RGN Physical Healthcare Nurse, you'll need: • Hold a full and valid NMC registration – evidence required., • A minimum of 2 or 3 years post registration experience, • Experience in NG Feeding & Phlebotomy, • Experience of training others, • An understanding of eating disorders and mental health., • Experience of working with young people is desirable. What You'll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Annual base salary of £37,500, • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window., • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time, • Pension contribution, to help secure your future, • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. JBRP1_UKTJ
