Job responsibilities
We are looking for aPhysical Health Nurse (RGN)with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be working15 hours a week (Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm)atCygnet Hospital Harrow,our Acute Inpatient Mental Health and Autism service.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow has a Good overall CQC rating and fantastic travel links to Central London. We also host a yearly Staff Award ceremony, which is a black tie event held at Harrow School.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
- Closely monitor patient health issues such as obesity, hypertension,diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, COPD, minor injuries and illnesses.
- Carry out ECGs.
- Carry out Metabolic Syndrome monitoring.
- Co-ordinate with GP surgery for routine reviews: cervical smear screening, breast cancer screening, annual chronic health review, etc.,
- Liaise with relevant health professionals e.g. dietician, optician, chiropodist, continence nurse, dentist, Tissue viability nurse, Continence team, Community diabetes specialist team, etc.,
- Liaise with pharmacist and contribute to medicines management committee.
- Support mental health nursing staff in managing minor injuries and wound care management.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consult and coordinate with Multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Promote physical health and well being to the service users
- Train staff to perform observation of vitals, perform read ECG, venepuncture
- Provide health clinic sessions for the service users
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- NHS & employee discount scheme
- Free parking and free meals on shift
- Bespoke career pathways
- Plus much more
You
An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, youll have
Essential:
- Practise Nurse or RGN with experience of working in a GP surgery
- The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
- A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
- A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
- Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Desirable:
- The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
- An interest in leadership, research & assessment
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.