Job Description
Mental Health Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Compensation: £36,176 / year
Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Salary £36,176
Full-time of 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a RMN who is a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration to join our team across all wards.
Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans in partnership with patients and their families. Monitor patients' progress, respond promptly to changes in their condition, and ensure safe, effective care through prioritisation, delegation and multidisciplinary teamwork. Maintain professional standards by adhering to safeguarding, medicines management, organisational policies and the NMC Code, while supporting clinical governance through supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development. Build positive relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues, address concerns professionally, and contribute to the development of others by acting as a preceptor for newly qualified staff.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
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.
Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
