Physical Healthcare Practitioner Role in London | Improve Lives Through Holistic Care, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
31,081 to 33,665 per year

About North London NHS Foundation Trust
North London NHS Foundation Trust are making vital strides to close the gap between mental and physical healthcare. Their approach is simple but powerful: treat the whole person. They support individuals with enduring mental illness by making sure their physical health isn’t overlooked, and they’re now looking for a dedicated Physical Healthcare Practitioner to strengthen that commitment.

Job details

Benefits

• UK visa sponsorship – Skilled Worker visa route for eligible applicants
• NHS pension scheme – plan for the future with peace of mind
• Career growth – ongoing training and opportunity to develop
• Supportive work environment – built on teamwork, empathy, and trust
• Meaningful work – help improve health outcomes for vulnerable groups

Requirements

• NMC registration with a degree in Adult Nursing or as a Nursing Associate
• Experience working in health and social care, preferably mental health
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Confident assessing patient needs and using clinical judgement
• Tech-savvy with the ability to input and manage data digitally
• Open, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference

Salary Details

This role is part of the NHS Band 4–5 scale, offering a salary between £31,081 and £33,665, depending on experience.

About the Role

This is more than a clinical post. It’s a mission to level the playing field for patients with severe mental illness who often face worse physical health outcomes. You’ll be the point of contact for physical health within the community mental health team, carrying out structured assessments, screenings, and follow-ups as part of each patient’s personalised care plan.

Working under the guidance of the Physical Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll support everything from routine health checks to advising on lifestyle improvements. And you won’t do it alone. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advocate for patients during GP referrals, and play a part in shaping a more integrated care system.

If you’re someone who believes in equal healthcare for all, this role puts your values into action.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist physical health checks and screenings using NHS tools
• Collaborate with mental health teams to ensure holistic care plans
• Monitor ongoing conditions and guide patients to the right services
• Record clear, timely notes in the Trust’s electronic system (Rio)
• Support patients in making healthy lifestyle choices that stick
• Promote physical health education within service user groups
• Champion non-discrimination in all aspects of care delivery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with NHS safeguarding practices.

Certificate of Sponsorship

This job is eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities they serve. Diversity is more than a goal—it’s a strength.

Employer Details

• Company Name – North London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address – North London, England
• Contact – Available upon request

Reference Number
PHP-NLFT-0725

How To Apply
If this sounds like a role where you can grow while doing good, apply now and be part of something that truly matters.