Nurse

Role Description

Physical Health Audit Nurse

Location: Hartwell, Northampton

Rate: £20.77 per hour

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

The Oakleaf group are seeking to recruit a Physical Health Audit Nurse is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, auditing, and improving the delivery of physical healthcare across the service. The role ensures that physical health assessments, audits, care plans, and statutory requirements are completed to a high standard, supporting compliance with regulatory standards and promoting positive health outcomes for service users.

The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, GPs, and external healthcare professionals to ensure effective monitoring, documentation, and implementation of physical healthcare initiatives.

About the service - The Oakleaf Group

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi disciplinary team working within the field of acquired brain injury. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological rehabilitation across various sites.

This role is based in one of 4 units at our Hilltop House site at Hartwell in Northampton, currently rated as Outstanding by CQC.

Working for this Leading Care Provider you will be instrumental in the provision of care and therefore it is desirable that you have a proven track record working in a similar position within the care sector.

The Role

You will:

Clinical Governance and Physical Health Monitoring

• Maintain and regularly update the Clinical Health Tracker to ensure accurate recording of all physical health interventions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for GP annual physical health reviews and coordinate completion of annual health checks.
• Oversee and monitor DNACPR documentation and associated trackers.
• Maintain medication profiles and support the safe management of medicines.
• Complete and monitor hospital passports to facilitate continuity of care during hospital admissions.
• Provide oversight of routine physical observations and ensure appropriate escalation where required.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of individual physical health action plans.

Auditing and Quality Improvement

• Conduct regular physical health audit oversight including:
• Tissue viability oversight
• Medication chart audits
• PRN protocol audits
• Medical equipment and medical directory audits
• Monitor compliance with clinic audit action plans and ensure identified improvements are implemented.
• Analyse audit findings and provide feedback to managers and clinical teams to support continuous quality improvement.

Clinical Assessments

• Coordinate and support:
• Oral health assessments
• Annual continence assessments
• Health screening programmes
• Vaccination programmes
• Monitor outcomes and ensure referrals are made where appropriate.

Health Promotion

Promote healthy lifestyles through:

• Smoking cessation support
• Health education
• Physical health promotion initiatives
• Support residents in improving physical wellbeing through evidence-based interventions.

Training and Staff Support

• Support staff competency assessments relating to physical healthcare.
• Deliver or coordinate physical health training sessions, including ABI week where applicable.
• Facilitate regular defibrillator (AED) drills to maintain staff competence.
• Provide clinical advice and support to nursing and care staff regarding physical healthcare.

Nutrition and Specialist Liaison

• Liaise with dietetic services (including liaison with Sam Bailey or relevant professionals) to ensure nutritional care plans are implemented and monitored.
• Support compliance with nutrition and hydration plans.

Mental Capacity and Best Interest Support

• Provide clinical support with Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest (BI) decisions relating to physical healthcare interventions, including: Medication administration, Covert medication, Assisted feeding and other physical healthcare decisions

Clinical Assessment Support

• Provide specialist nursing assessment support for complex clinical cases as required.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to improve physical healthcare outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in physical healthcare assessment and monitoring.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and quality improvement processes.
• Understanding of medicines management and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Competent in physical health assessments and clinical documentation.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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