Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Birthday holiday

Maternity pay

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Norwich is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join the Nursing team at Priory Hospital Norwich, Attleborough. The role focuses on supporting patient recovery through assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

You will ensure high standards of care, maintain dignity, and adapt to changing clinical environments while upholding professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Post-registration MHN experience (6–12 months).
• Evidence of continuing CPD and professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans.
• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote patients' best interests.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and high-standard care environment.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

CPD commitment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Priory Hospital Norwich

£36,176 - £38,596 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Norwich is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team.

Priory Hospital Norwich, Attleborough, Norfolk is a 24/7 inpatient mental health service providing care for males and females across wards of differing acuity, including medium to high risk patients. It is accessible by public transport, with limited local bus services and Attleborough railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6-12 months post-registration experience working within a mental health care environment.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

What we will give you in return

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
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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.

Department

Nursing

Location

Priory Hospital Norwich

Compensation

£36,176 - £38,596 / year