Physical Health Nurse

Physical Health Nurse Department: Nursing Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Priory Hospital Bristol Compensation: £7,039 / year Description Priory Hospital Bristol is looking for a part-time Physical Health Nurse to join the team working 7.5 hours per week. Priory Hospital Bristol is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of individuals, families and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions. We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.

Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence‑based research. What you’ll be doing You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to our patients’ wellbeing.

We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients. To provide support to the Nursing and wider MDTs, ensuring the patients in the defined area have their physical healthcare nursing needs identified, care planned and evaluated in accordance with best practice and clinical evidence.

Provide advice and support to colleagues regarding physical healthcare needs in general terms; this includes infection control, screening programmes and site‑specific requirements, depending on the clinical speciality. To deliver high‑quality clinical assessment, treatment and care to a defined group of service users within a hospital setting. What you’ll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key.

No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with 2 years post‑registration experience, an active NMC Registration and completion of a preceptorship programme.

Consideration will be given to nurses registered in mental‑health or learning‑disability services if they demonstrate competence in the requirements for the role or are qualified mentors or can achieve within 12 months of coming into post. What we will give you in return 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. Free on‑site parking Birthday holiday – your birthday as an extra day of annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long‑service award Refer a friend bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr