Physical Health Nurse

As a Physical Health Nurse at Thornford Park Hospital, you will be responsible for promoting, assessing, monitoring and improving the physical health and wellbeing of patients receiving inpatient mental health care. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that patients receive high-quality physical healthcare in line with national guidance, organisational policies and individual care plans.

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.

What you will be doing:

You will support the safe management and monitoring of high-dose antipsychotic medication and Clozapine treatment through regular physical health monitoring, blood sampling and ECG assessment.

You will attend multidisciplinary team meetings, providing specialist physical health advice and supporting ward teams in the management of complex physical healthcare needs.

You will develop, implement and evaluate individual physical healthcare plans, ensuring patients receive appropriate assessment, intervention and ongoing review.

You will engage patients in the management of long-term health conditions, including undertaking annual diabetic reviews and supporting the management of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD.

You will support the smooth running of physical healthcare clinics across the hospital, including GP, podiatry, dental and specialist healthcare appointments, acting as an advocate for patients and promoting engagement with treatment.

You will also support patients to access NHS national screening programmes and preventative healthcare services.

As part of the role, you will facilitate annual vaccination programmes, including seasonal flu clinics, and lead health promotion initiatives across the hospital. You will encourage patients and staff to engage in campaigns that promote healthy lifestyles, improve physical wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

You will undertake acute and chronic wound assessments and provide evidence-based wound care interventions.

You will also carry out routine clinical procedures including venepuncture, physical health observations, ECG recording and catheterisation, maintaining competence in both male and female catheterisation.

You will contribute to the continuous improvement of physical healthcare services, helping to educate and support colleagues to improve knowledge, confidence and standards of physical healthcare delivery throughout the hospital.

To be successful as a RGN Physical Healthcare Nurse, you’ll need:

A valid NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).

A minimum of two years' post-registration clinical experience.

Experience in venepuncture, catheterisation, wound care management and physical healthcare assessment.

Knowledge of chronic disease management, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and COPD.

A good understanding of mental health conditions and the impact they can have on physical health and wellbeing.

Excellent communication, organisation and multidisciplinary working skills.

The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

Experience working within a mental health setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Where you will be working:

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET.

You will be working at Thornford Park, a 141 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service.

The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service.

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 Salary of £38,934

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

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