About this role
Job summary *Working hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, although the odd weekend working may be required. Are you a Registered Physical Health 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 Rhodes Wood Hospital. 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 multidiscipl
Main duties of the job As a Physical Health Nurse at Elysium Healthcare, you will work Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional weekends. You'll lead the physical health needs of service users at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist inpatient eating disorder service for ages 12-18. The role requires facilitating healthcare plans, conducting routine tests like blood screening, and maintaining updated care notes. You will support the clinical team and cover staff as needed, leading care plan development for physical health, ensuring prescription adherence, and documenting ECGs. Moreover, you'll be the named lead for infection control, chair the hospital's healthy living group, promote topics like obesity and exercise, undertake clinical audits, and support immunization. Qualifications require valid NMC registration, 2-3 years of experience, understanding of NG Feeding, Phlebotomy, training, and mental health awareness. Elysium Healthcare offers a £37,000 salary and a comprehensive benefits package including career development, rewards & discounts, and wellbeing support.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health care, employing over 8,000 people and operating more than 80 services across England and Wales. The organization covers a broad spectrum of care specializations, including mental health, neurological, and learning disabilities. They aim to provide inclusive care with the patient being a true partner in their healthcare journey. The organisation is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare adheres to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment. They require staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users with all candidates undergoing a DBS disclosure. The organization also offers career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits to its employees.
Job description Job responsibilities
*Working hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, although the odd weekend working may be required.
Are you a Registered Physical Health 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 Rhodes Wood Hospital.
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.
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 mental health. Where you will be working:
Location: Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 6NN
Rhodes Wood Hospital is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years. Each treatment programme is tailored to the needs of the young person.
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 £37,000 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold a full and valid NMC registration, a minimum of 2 or 3 years post registration experience, experience in NG Feeding & Phlebotomy, experience of training others, an understanding of mental health.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)