Description
We are seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead specialist physical healthcare across Crocus and Jasmines wards in this four-month fixed-term role.
You will provide expert advice, training, and clinical leadership to strengthen staff capability and practice, and work with multidisciplinary teams to reduce avoidable hospital transfers and physical health-related discharge delays.
The successful candidate will have strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills, and be able to provide compassionate, proactive, and collaborative care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist physical health assessment and care across Crocus and Jasmines wards.
- Identify, manage, and escalate physical deterioration using clinical assessment, NEWS2, and professional judgement.
- Support frailty care, long-term condition management, and prevention of falls, delirium, and deconditioning.
- Deliver clinical interventions, including ECGs, venepuncture, wound care, and emergency response, within competence.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to reduce avoidable hospital transfers and physical health-related discharge delays.
- Provide expert advice, training, and clinical leadership to strengthen staff capability and practice.
- Lead audits, monitor physical health standards, and deliver quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records and practise in line with professional standards and Trust policies.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Career development and progression pathways
- Agile and flexible working arrangements
Person Specification
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Venepuncture trained.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above.
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum.
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