Physical Health Nurse

Job summary

*Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (the odd weekend work may be required). Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck! Join the team at Castleholme Lodge. Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the patient is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life. Our inclusive way of working has the patient as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit the patients. As a qualified Physical Health Nurse with experience, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the physical health needs of service users, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork with the multidiscipli

Main duties of the job

This job opportunity entails working hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional weekend work required. The role is designed for a Registered Nurse who is seeking new opportunities to develop professionally and achieve their goals. Elysium Healthcare combines a unique approach to delivering care, emphasizing the patient's role as a central partner. Every staff member plays a crucial role in the organization's success, and their dedication and hard work contribute to delivering outstanding care programs. As a Physical Health Nurse, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the physical health needs of service users, fostering teamwork with multidisciplinary teams such as GPs and SALTs. This position is based at Castleholme Lodge, a 20-bed care home in Huddersfield, which is part of a cluster of Elysium services. Your responsibilities include developing healthcare plans, leading testing and interventions for conditions, educating staff, and promoting physical well-being among both patients and staff.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a healthcare provider committed to a patient-centered approach, with a strong emphasis on integrating patients as partners in their care. They operate over 80 services across England and Wales, employing a diverse workforce of over 8,000 individuals. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries and employing more than 86,000 people worldwide. The organization prioritizes fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where employees are recognized for their dedication and hard work, which are instrumental in delivering effective care programs. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. Their comprehensive benefits package reflects their commitment to supporting employee well-being, growth, and future, offering amenities like annual leave, training, rewards, wellbeing services, and more, ensuring their staff are well-cared for.

Details

• Date posted: 05 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £39,281 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1559529088
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Huddersfield, HD2 2AH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (the odd weekend work may be required). Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck! Join the team at Castleholme Lodge.

Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the patient is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life. Our inclusive way of working has the patient as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit the patients.

As a qualified Physical Health Nurse with experience, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the physical health needs of service users, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork with the multidisciplinary team, such as GPs and SALTs.

Where you will be working:

Location: Castleholme Lodge, 4 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AH.

Castleholme Lodge is situated in Huddersfield with excellent transport links to the surrounding areas. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure best environment for service users and staff to thrive in.

Castleholme Lodge will be a 20 bed Care Home with nursing, providing a range of mental health services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. It will form part of a cluster of Elysium services across the Yorkshire and Midlands region that work closely together in support of each other.

What you will be doing:

• Facilitating physical healthcare plans/ treatments to patient’s, in order to maintain their optimum level of physical well-being.
• To facilitate/support staff to ensure that routine and ad hoc tests e.g. blood screening for Clozapine/Lithium are carried out as prescribed and the results recorded appropriately within Care notes.
• To facilitate/support that routine testing for long term conditions e.g. asthma, diabetes, are carried out as prescribed and that the results are recorded appropriately in Care notes and in line with latest national guidance
• To lead the development and review of all care plans for physical health, to ensure that patient’s physical health needs have clear interventions, which are being met
• You will be supporting the clinical team on the ward and covering staff when required .
• To ensure that all patients have their ECG’s as prescribed by the Consultant and evidence is documented on Care notes.
• To be the lead for educating staff in relation to the use of Naso-gastric tube feeding, ensuring that staff are adhering to the requirements outlined in their prescriptions from the dietitian and that care plans are updated to reflect the current prescription.
• To attend each ICR meeting on a weekly basis, to contribute to the development and review of physical healthcare plans
• To chair the Hospitals healthy living group, promoting physical well-being topics on a monthly basis example-Obesity, Smoking cessation, Exercise
• To be the named lead for infection control within the hospital, providing professional advice, education, and support to staff in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
• To undertake clinical Audits, and support with emergency Drills
• Facilitating educational workshop/teaching sessions on aspects of physical care healthcare best practice treatments.
• Support immunisation within the hospital eg. flu vaccine, routine childhood vaccinations, ensuring this is done within a timely manner
• Offer healthcare/health promotion across a range of conditions for staff
• Work alongside families and professionals to develop a positive approach to healthy living

To be successful as a RGN Physical Healthcare Nurse, you’ll need:

• Hold a full and valid NMC registration – evidence required.
• A minimum of 2 or 3 years post registration experience
• Experience in NG Feeding & Phlebotomy
• Experience of training others
• An understanding of eating disorders and mental health.
• Experience of working with young people is desirable.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual Salary of £39,281
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).