Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Newbury

Compensation: £32,292 - £35,596 / year

Priory Hospital Newbury

Salary is £32,292 - £35,596 dependant on experience

Full Time – 37.5 Hours

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

Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.

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 and promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented.

You will be required to work day and night shifts on rotation including weekends.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, along with active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional standards, and be able to demonstrate ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. They will show a positive attitude and a commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care.
  
  The ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice is essential, as are 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. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 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.