Physical Healthcare Nurse
6 days ago
Leeds
Join Our Team as a Physical Healthcare Nurse!\n Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking for a dedicated Physical Healthcare Nurse to join our compassionate team. This part-time role offers 21 hours per week and a competitive salary of £19,606.76 per annum. About Us\n Located in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury specializes in level 2 rehabilitation services across two wards. We provide care for male patients facing mental health disorders alongside increasing physical health needs. Our services also include neuropsychiatry support, care for older individuals and those with dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health conditions. \n While we are not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are strategically positioned to support acute patients within our dementia services, offering an alternative to acute psychiatric wards. Our admissions can stem from various situations, including placement breakdowns or step-downs from prison settings. Your Role\n As a Physical Healthcare Nurse, you will: \n\n • Lead on physical healthcare, ensuring patients receive appropriate assessments, care plans, and ongoing support.\n, • Provide clinical advice and training to nursing staff on diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care, and physical observations.\n, • Conduct Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) audits, reporting, and outbreak management across the site.\n, • Deliver essential physical healthcare interventions, including ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, and health screenings.\n, • Liaise with GPs and primary care services to coordinate ongoing physical healthcare needs for patients.\n, • Promote health initiatives, including smoking cessation and public health campaigns.\n, • Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure clinical areas meet required standards.\nWhat You Bring\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • Registered General Nurse (RGN) status with active NMC registration and completed preceptorship.\n, • A minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience.\n, • Strong knowledge of physical healthcare with the ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.\n, • Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills.\n, • A commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality patient care.\n\n While not essential, the following experience would be beneficial: \n\n • Experience in a physical healthcare environment.\n, • Support for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or COPD.\n, • Experience in wound care, ECGs, and phlebotomy.\n, • Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control.\n, • A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable.\nWhat We Offer\n At Priory, we want you to succeed and thrive in your role. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Regular career conversations and full support for your professional growth.\n, • Comprehensive training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Enhanced maternity pay.\n, • Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for your birthday!\n, • Contributory pension scheme.\n, • Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare.\n, • Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.\n, • Leadership and management development programs.\n, • Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.\nAbout Priory\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a network of 270 services and over 12,000 colleagues, we support more than 24,000 people each year to live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat over 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while providing care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. \n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the appropriate level of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory. \n Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Priory Hospital Dewsbury and help us make a difference!