Registered Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital North London has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team. This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses. The position is full‑time (37.5 hours per week) and involves three 11.5‑hour shifts.

Department
:
Nursing

Location
:
Priory Hospital North London

Compensation
: £37,386 per year

Priory Hospital North London is a specialist centre for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer private autism assessments for adults and are conveniently located in Southgate with excellent public transport links.

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. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team, promote the best interests of clients and carers, and ensure that prescribed nursing care is implemented effectively.

Essential for the role

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards, and evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development.
• Positive attitude, commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care.
• Ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations and full training, along with opportunities to progress into leadership and qualified clinical positions.

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday holiday - an extra day of annual leave on your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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.