Physical Health Nurse (RGN) - Mental Health

Physical Health Nurse (RGN) - Mental Health We are looking for an Physical Health Nurse (RGN) to join our dynamic and forward thinking team, working 38.5 hours a week (working days and night shifts) at Cygnet Hospital Beckton.The role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 6 months to provide cover during a staff secondment Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London. We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; Acute, PICU, Tier 4 Personality Disorder, and Complex Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs. This is a forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and embraces new ways of working; we are looking for staff who share our passion for new ideas and are willing to drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team. About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an Physical Health Nurse (RGN) to join our dynamic and forward thinking team, working38.5 hours a week (working days and night shifts)atCygnet Hospital Beckton. The role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 6 months to provide cover during a staff secondment Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; Acute, PICU, Tier 4 Personality Disorder, and Complex Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs. This is a forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and embraces new ways of working; we are looking for staff who share our passion for new ideas and are willing to drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team. Your Day-to-Day... Establish and co-ordinate evidence based physical health practice initiatives across the service and also, coordinate the ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients including annual health checks in close collaboration with the ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses. Provide a programme of health promotion and education in close collaboration with the Dietitian and ward Physical Health Lead Nurses and coordinate the implementation of physical hea lth screening across the service including access to cervical screening for the women. To work closely with the ward Doctors and Physical Health Leads in ensuring that patients across the service have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks. Maintain working knowledge of legislation, company policies, and other relevant local & national guidance pertaining to physical health guidance within mental health services. Contribute, as required, to national audits, and carry out clinical audits as required, to ensure that standards are maintained in line with company policy and national best practice. Ensure information and comprehensive records relating to physical health is recorded in MyPath and entered appropriately on other data records as required. Ensure that the service has access to required medical equipment needed in ensuring that patients physical health needs are adequately monitored. Ensure that there are local protocols for the safe use of medical devices, educate staff on these protocols and conduct audits to ensure that these protocols are understood and practiced by the relevant clinical staff. Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary - £24.48 per hour Full time contract of 38.5 hours per week NHS and employee discount scheme 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Free Meals Employee discount savings & Cycle to work scheme Bespoke career pathways Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Plus many more You... An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, youll have Experience of working in a mental health setting First level Regist ered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730, SSSA) Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC course A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk Registered Mental Health Nurse Health and Safety Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply Person Specification General Requirements * Please refer to job description above * Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr