Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital Preston, a 50-bed adult mental health hospital, has a registered mental health nurse vacancy across its four wards, which treat adults with acute mental health needs and eating disorders. The post centres on person-centred nursing care, risk assessment, care planning, medication administration and working alongside the multidisciplinary team. It is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, and the service brings patients back from out-of-area placements.

Candidates must hold a valid NMC registration.

• Deliver person-centred nursing care throughout each patient's recovery
• Complete assessments, care plans, risk assessments and clinical records, reviewed regularly
• Administer medication safely and monitor physical and mental health
• Work with the MDT, patients and families on treatment plans
• Support therapeutic interventions, daily activities and recovery goals
• Recognise changes in patients' presentation and escalat? concerns
• Help keep the ward safe, supportive and therapeutic

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration

• Delivering safe, person-centred care in a mental health setting

• Understanding of risk assessment, care planning and medication management
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Successful disclosure at an appropriate level (DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland)

• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of patient care

• Experience working in a hospital or inpatient mental health environment
• Experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and therapeutic approaches

• DBS check cost covered by Priory