Physical Health Nurse

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. 

Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary £7,039
Part-time role of 7.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Physical Health Nurse with active NMC Registration to join our team.

Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2-3 miles from the hospital.

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Provide comprehensive physical healthcare assessments and ongoing care for patients, ensuring needs are identified, documented and managed appropriately. Support and advise nursing and medical staff on physical health, including chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care, screening and physical observations. Undertake clinical duties including prescribing, ECGs, phlebotomy and wound care, and oversee physical healthcare care plans and staff training. Liaise with primary care services to coordinate health reviews, vaccinations and screening programmes. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and complete required reports and discharge summaries. Lead on infection prevention and control audits, medical device safety and outbreak management. Promote smoking cessation, health education and public health initiatives while maintaining professional relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience within Physical Health Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.