Job Description
Bank Mental Health Nurse
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Priory Hospital Southampton
Compensation: £22.33 / hour
Priory Hospital Southampton
£22.33 per hour
Bank
Priory Hospital Southampton has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team.
Priory Hospital Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across a range of disciplines, you will promote the best interests of patients and their families, implement evidence-based care plans, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will use your professional knowledge, clinical expertise and sound judgement to deliver outstanding care while working within the NMC Code and your scope of professional practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Nurse who is committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact every day.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health.
- Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
