Registered Physical Health Nurse in Newark, Nottinghamshire

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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 professionals to promote healthy living practices.

Qualifications / Requirements / Person Specification:

• NMC Registration: Hold a full and valid NMC registration.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 2–3 years of post-registration experience.
• Clinical Skills: Experience with nasogastric tube feeding and phlebotomy is required.
• Training Ability: Ability to train others and a sound understanding of mental health issues is essential.

Where you will be working:

Location: The Farndon Unit, Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4SW.

At The Farndon Unit, you will work in a purpose-built low secure hospital, engaging in personalised assessments and recovery-based treatment pathways for women with complex care needs. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialist care for individuals with severe mental illness, personality disorders, and mild learning disabilities. With both low secure wards and a recovery ward area, the facility supports a seamless internal care pathway focused on recovery and rehabilitation.

Newark offers a lively community with a blend of vibrant culture and serene countryside, making it an ideal place to live and work. Immerse yourself in a town rich in history and enjoy everything from local markets to scenic parks. Join us at The Farndon Unit and become part of a dynamic and caring team in a location that has so much to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to join the Registered Physical Health Nurse team in Newark and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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