Bank Mental Health Nurse

Bank Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Compensation: £20.20 / hour

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is looking to recruit a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a bank role.

We offer mental health support for both adults and young people, including access to specialist therapy and psychiatry. We also provide private autism assessments for adults, helping people better understand themselves and access the right support.

Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope. In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south-facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patient’s condition and needs.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6–12 months of post-registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practice standards, alongside evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. Brings a positive attitude with a strong commitment to change, service improvement, and quality care. Able to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to practice, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Possesses a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, with continued professional development in the relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email Aimee

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
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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.