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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

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 2–3 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.

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.

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

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.

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

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.