Physical Health Nurse (RGN)
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24.29 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3JL |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 42268 |
Summary
We are looking for a Physical Health Nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be working 15 hours a week (Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, our Acute Inpatient Mental Health and Autism service.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow has a “Good” overall CQC rating and fantastic travel links to Central London. We also host a yearly Staff Award ceremony, which is a black tie event held at Harrow School.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
- Closely monitor patient health issues such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, COPD, minor injuries and illnesses.
- Carry out ECGs.
- Carry out Metabolic Syndrome monitoring.
- Co-ordinate with GP surgery for routine reviews: cervical smear screening, breast cancer screening, annual chronic health review, etc.,
- Liaise with relevant health professionals e.g. dietician, optician, chiropodist, continence nurse, dentist, Tissue viability nurse, Continence team, Community diabetes specialist team, etc.,
- Liaise with pharmacist and contribute to medicines management committee.
- Support mental health nursing staff in managing minor injuries and wound care management.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consult and coordinate with Multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Promote physical health and well being to the service users
- Train staff to perform observation of vitals, perform read ECG, venepuncture
- Provide health clinic sessions for the service users
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- NHS & employee discount scheme
- Free parking and free meals on shift
- Bespoke career pathways
- Plus much more
You…
An experienced RGN with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…
Essential:
- Practise Nurse or RGN with experience of working in a GP surgery
- The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
- A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
- A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
- Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Desirable:
- The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
- An interest in leadership, research & assessment
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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