About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House
Salary £39,520
Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House has an opportunity for a Physical Healthcare Nurse with 2 years' post-registration experience to join our team working in a clinical site and ward areas. Working Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1700
Main duties of the job
The role involves ensuring patients receive comprehensive physical healthcare assessments on admission, reviewing relevant medical history and results, and accurately documenting and escalating patient information. It includes supporting and training nursing staff in areas such as chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care, physical observations and healthcare assessment tools. Responsibilities include overseeing physical healthcare care plans, prescribing within competency, providing ECG, phlebotomy and wound care services, preparing clinical reports and discharge documentation, and liaising with primary care services to coordinate screening, vaccinations and ongoing health reviews. The role also leads on infection prevention and control (IPC) audits, medical device management, smoking cessation, health education and public health initiatives, while working collaboratively with physical healthcare nurses across the region. It also involves developing an annual health promotion programme, maintaining positive professional relationships, participating in clinical supervision and reflective practice, and adhering to Priory Group policies and the NMC Code.
About us
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, Royston, Hertfordshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service providing a range of specialist recovery pathways for adults within a purpose-built facility. It is accessible by public transport, with Royston railway station approximately 23 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience within a physical health care environment; evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Kneesworth House Hospital
Old North Road
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)