Physical Health Nurse

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Physical Health Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Edmonton, London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides a full care pathway including medium secure and low secure units for males, along with a mixed gender acute wing

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Physical Health Nurse your key duties include:

Oversee the physical health of all of our patients across the hospital Liaising with the ward nursing staff to ensure patients are having their daily physical health checks completed, and also ensuring the ward staff and patients are aware of any outpatient appointments Responsible for overseeing blood testing as required Linking in with our local GP surgery and hospital services to ensure referrals are made for our patients as and when required Liaising and arranging on site visits with our external healthcare professionals such as dentists, opticians and chiropodists Recording when health checks and screenings were last done and when they are due again

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practices Evidence of post registration continuing professional development Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The successful Physical Health Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £41,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Free and secure parking Excellent transport links to Central London (via the Over ground which is one minute walk from the site) as well excellent links to the M25 via the A10. Heavily subsidised meals Excellent benefits package Birthday leave as an additional annual leave

Reference ID: 6208

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV