Physical Health Nurse RGN - Secondment
The closing date is 10 August 2025
Job summary
The Physical Health Nurse ensures patients with severe and enduring mental illness have access to physical health monitoring within the CMHT and to report findings back to the GP and CMHT as required. Management the administration and care of depot antipsychotic medications in depot clinic for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. Management of the phlebotomy and testing of bloods along with the care in the clozapine clinic. Ensuring patients in the community that may be housebound have access to physical health monitoring and their medication in an accessible way. Provision of expertise in their own discipline to the wider team and area. Liaison with the Registered Mental Nurses and Care Co-ordinators to ensure all patients in the clozapine and depot clinic receive regular risk assessments and the Physical Health Nurse will be an integral part of the annual medical review for each patient with the Responsible Clinician. Workingclosely with the registered Mental Health Nurses and Care co-ordinators to ensure all Key Performance Indicator targets are met for the patient group.
Only open to current employees of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
The Physical Health Nurse ensures patients with severe and enduring mental illness have access to physical health monitoring within the CMHT and to report findings back to the GP and CMHT as required. The Physical Health Nurse manages the administration and care of depot antipsychotic medications in depot clinic for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. The Physical Health Nurse manages the phlebotomy and testing of bloods along with the care in the clozapine clinic. The Physical Health Nurse ensures patients in the community that may be housebound have access to physical health monitoring and their medication in an accessible way. The Physical Health Nurse will provide expertise in their own discipline to the wider team and area. The Physical Health Nurse liases and works closely with the Registered Mental Nurses and Care Co-ordinators to ensure all patients in the clozapine and depot clinic receive regular risk assessments and the Physical Health Nurse will be an integral part of the annual medical review for each patient with the Responsible Clinician.The Physical Health Nurse will work closely with the registered Mental Health Nurses and Care co-ordinators to ensure all Key Performance Indicator targets are met for the patient group.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8691
Job locations
The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)
New Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7PJ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)
New Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7PJ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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