Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kneesworth House
Compensation: £39,520 / year
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.
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 leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
