Physical Health NurseNHS

Job summary

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (the odd weekend work may be required). Are you a Registered 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 Castleholme Lodge. 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: Castleholme Lodge, 4 Bryan Road

Main duties of the job

Join the team at Castleholme Lodge in Huddersfield as a Physical Health Nurse for Elysium Healthcare. Working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with an occasional weekend requirement, this temporary role offers an annual salary of £39,281. As a Registered Nurse, you'll lead and coordinate the physical health needs of service users and support colleagues in multidisciplinary teams, such as GPs and SALTs. Castleholme Lodge is a 20-bed care home providing mental health services for adults and forms part of Elysium's network across Yorkshire and the Midlands. Elysium's approach centers around patient involvement in care delivery. Duties include facilitating physical healthcare plans, supporting clinical staff, and educating staff on healthcare procedures. Essential qualifications include NMC registration, experience with NG feeding and phlebotomy, and training others. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave, career development, and numerous additional perks.

Job description

*Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (the odd weekend work may be required).   Are you a Registered 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 Castleholme Lodge.    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: Castleholme Lodge, 4 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AH.

Castleholme Lodge is situated in Huddersfield with excellent transport links to the surrounding areas. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure best environment for service users and staff to thrive in.

Castleholme Lodge will be a 20 bed Care Home with nursing, providing a range of mental health services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. It will form part of a cluster of Elysium services across the Yorkshire and Midlands region that work closely together in support of each other.

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 Salary of £39,281
• 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.

About us

Elysium Healthcare provides care through its network of services across England and Wales, with over 8,000 employees. It focuses on mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium extends its reach globally, employing over 86,000 people in 10 countries. At Elysium, the delivery of care is unique with the patient at the heart of hospital life. Elysium values its staff's dedication and hard work as essential to delivering beneficial care programs. The organisation supports professional growth, offering training and career development, and is committed to inclusive recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. The Castleholme Lodge, based in Huddersfield, is undergoing refurbishment to provide an ideal environment for staff and service users. Staff roles are crucial in achieving the organisation's success, enabling comprehensive mental health services.