Job Description
Mental Health Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Arnold
Compensation: £36,296 / year
Priory Hospital Arnold
£36,296 per annum
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team.
Our acute services offer round-the-clock assistance in times of emergencies. Our specialist inpatient acute teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in safe and highly therapeutic environments.
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, person-centred nursing care to patients with complex mental health needs.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, develop and review care plans, and monitor patient progress.
- Administer medication safely and in line with NMC and Medicines Management standards.
- Work collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support positive patient outcomes.
- Manage risk, respond to changes in patients' mental and physical health, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
Minimum 6 months post-registration experience within a mental health setting.
Completed preceptorship programme.
Knowledge of the NMC Code, safeguarding, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Strong communication, assessment and care planning skills.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and continuous professional development.
The following experience would be beneficial
Experience working within inpatient mental health services.
Experience acting as a Named Nurse and coordinating patient care.
Experience leading shifts or supporting junior staff.
Confidence working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
Experience managing complex mental health presentations and risk.
Knowledge of Priory systems, policies or specialist mental health services. (Not stated in the JD – only include if confirmed by the hiring manager.)
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.
