Clinical Nurse Specialist - Physical Health


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 to £65,261 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0YF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

To undertake autonomous specialist assessment and treatment of patients physical health across 2 wards including service development. To lead on the identification and management of physical deterioration through systematic use of NEWS2, clinical examination and professional judgement, ensuring timely escalation and intervention. To support ward teams to manage physical health conditions safely within the mental health inpatient environment where clinically appropriate, reducing avoidable transfers to acute hospitals. To promote best practice in frailty care including falls prevention, delirium management, polypharmacy awareness, nutrition and hydration, mobility promotion and prevention of deconditioning. Undertake frailty screening of all patients Contribute to multifactorial falls assessment and make recommendations for falls prevention. Work closely with MDT including dietitian and SALT to optimise nutrition and hydration. Work closely with Physiotherapists to promote decondition prevention Including providing direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines, including consulting with and referring patients to medical specialists and other health / social care professionals as indicated. To confidently undertake medical histories, perform head-to-toe physical examinations, analyse and formulate differential diagnoses and/or evaluate treatment effectiveness. To fully document all aspects of a patients, care and complete all required documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Provide accurate clinical advice and instructions to nursing and other health professionals as required To confer regularly with ward consultants and nursing staff, refer specific patients, plan and coordinate activities, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems. In emergency situations, administer basic life support, ILS and medications pending availability of doctor. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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