Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Final date to receive applications: 13 September 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Arnold

Compensation: £36,296 / year

Priory Hospital Arnold
£36,296.0 per year
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team.

Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.

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.

• Provide high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care, working closely with patients, families and carers.
• Act as a Named Nurse, assessing patients’ needs, developing and reviewing care plans and monitoring their progress.
• Observe and engage with patients to identify changes in their presentation, responding appropriately to changing needs and risks.
• Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to coordinate and deliver effective patient care.
• Prioritise and delegate nursing duties appropriately, taking charge of the ward when required and maintaining a safe care environment.
• Support the safe management of medication and ensure care is delivered in line with safeguarding, Mental Health, Mental Capacity and DoLS requirements.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Completed a nursing preceptorship programme.
• Minimum 6 months’ post-registration experience.
• Good knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practice.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to continued professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment
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• Experience assessing patient needs and reviewing nursing care plans.
• Experience working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Experience supporting or coordinating a nursing shift and delegating duties appropriately.
• Evidence of continued professional development within a relevant clinical field.

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.

• 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.