Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mildmay Oaks

Compensation: £36,296 - £39,511 / year

Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours, including days and nights. Set in a semi‑rural location in Hook, Hampshire, the hospital supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients, including specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support.

We also offer adult and child, and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and single‑person bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) across the hospital.

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patients' wellbeing, 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 act as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients 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.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. The successful candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6–12 months post‑registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship program. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, standards and professional practice, with clear evidence of ongoing post‑registration continuing professional development.

A positive, proactive attitude towards quality improvement and service development is essential, alongside the ability to apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations and 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 day of annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership and management development.
• Long‑service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.