Physical Health Nurse
About this role
Job Advertisement: Physical Health Nurse
Position Overview
Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of The Farndon Unit / Elysium Healthcare)
Location: Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4SW
Position: Physical Health Nurse (RGN)
Salary: Annual salary of £37,272
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional weekend work or flexible arrangements available. Sponsorship is not available).
Introduction
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with The Farndon Unit to source a dedicated and experienced Physical Health Nurse (RGN). Are you a registered nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity within an organisation that supports your professional development?
Join our team in Newark where patient-centred care sits at the heart of hospital life, allowing you to lead and coordinate essential physical healthcare pathways for women with complex care and mental health needs.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead and coordinate all aspects of service users' physical healthcare plans, ensuring optimum wellbeing and regular monitoring (e.g., blood screenings for Clozapine/Lithium, long-term conditions like diabetes, and ECGs).
Serve as the named Infection Control Lead for the hospital, offering professional advice, education, and support across clinical and non-clinical areas.
Act as the lead for NG tube feeding education, ensuring staff adhere strictly to dietitian prescriptions and care plans.
Chair the hospital’s healthy living group and facilitate educational workshops on physical healthcare best practices, immunisations, and health promotion.
Conduct clinical audits, support emergency drills, attend weekly ICR meetings, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including GPs and SALTs.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Hold a full and valid NMC registration (RGN) with evidence required.
A minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-registration nursing experience.
Practical experience in NG Feeding and Phlebotomy.
Proven experience in training and educating others, coupled with a strong understanding of mental health settings.
Where You Will Be Working
The Farndon Unit in Newark (NG24 4SW) is a purpose-built low secure hospital providing personalised assessment, recovery pathways, and a trauma-specific framework for women with severe and enduring mental illnesses, personality disorders, or mild learning disabilities. The unit features low secure wards and a recovery area, fostering a seamless internal care pathway toward rehabilitation.
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary: Annual salary of £37,272.
Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.
Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.
Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).
Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, and comprehensive wellbeing support activities.
Career Growth: Comprehensive training courses and career development pathways.