Overview

We are looking for a Physical Health Lead Nurse (RGN) to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. You will be expected to work 24 hrs a week (Monday – Friday), 8 hrs a day. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.We are a team that aims to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We use a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama and complementary therapies, and we believe strongly in patient-centred care, involving service users in shaping their own treatment and in all aspects of hospital life.Your Day-to-Day

Establish, lead and coordinate evidence-based physical health practice initiatives across the service and monitor the physical health of all patients, including annual health checks, in close collaboration with ward Doctors and Physical Health Lead Nurses.Lead on infection control practice for the hospital in accordance with national clinical standards.Provide a programme of health promotion and education in collaboration with the Dietician and ward Physical Health Lead Nurses; coordinate physical health screening across the service, including access to cervical screening for women.Work closely with ward Doctors and Physical Health Leads to ensure patients have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.Maintain knowledge of legislation, company policies, and other local and national guidance pertaining to physical health in mental health services.Contribute to national audits and carry out clinical audits as required; ensure comprehensive records relating to physical health are recorded in MyPath and other data records as required.Ensure the service has access to required medical equipment to monitor patients’ physical health needs.Ensure local protocols for the safe use of medical devices are in place, educate staff on these protocols, and conduct audits to ensure understanding and practice by relevant clinical staff.Why Cygnet? We''ll offer you…

NHS and employee discount scheme50% of NMC registration renewal paid by CygnetFree mealsEmployee discount savings and Cycle to Work schemeBespoke career pathwaysCompany paid Life Assurance schemeSmart Health Toolkit – providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultations and health checksPlus many moreYou will have…

Essential:First level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practiceBSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc levelPost-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730, SSSA)Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualificationInfection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC courseA commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce riskDesirable:Please refer to the job descriptionAbout us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £53,435.20 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: VP77DF11DBJob locations: London, W5 2HTAdditional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

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