Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Compensation: £36,176 - £38,596 / year

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House £36,176 - £38,596 dependent on experience Full Time/37.5 hours

Priory Hospital Ticehurst has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team on our Acute ward.

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is a specialist Acute service line. Conveniently located in Wadhurst, Priory Hospital Ticehurst House benefits from a peaceful rural setting with access to nearby towns and easy access to major roads/motorways. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across a range of disciplines, you will promote the best interests of patients and their families, implement evidence-based care plans, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will use your professional knowledge, clinical expertise and sound judgement to deliver outstanding care while working within the NMC Code and your scope of professional practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Nurse who is committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact every day.

This role operates on a rotational two week shift pattern, including:

• Day shifts: 7:30am – 8:00pm
• Night shifts: 7:30pm – 8:00am

All shifts include a 1 hour 45 minute unpaid break. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.

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
• 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.