Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory at Avesbury House in Edmonton, North London, seeks an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with at least 12 months post-registration experience to join a forensic low secure unit for men. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure nursing care is delivered to a high standard and tailored to individual needs.

The role requires active NMC registration, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the ability to adapt to innovative practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with a minimum of 12 months post-registration experience.
• Active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Strong knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Work as an MDT member to ensure prescribed nursing care is implemented.
• Promote wellbeing and provide compassionate, person-centred care.
• Engage in CPD and service improvement activities.

Skills

Post-registration experience

NMC registration

CPD commitment

Communication skills

Education

RMN registration (NMC)

Job description

Description

Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Department: Nursing

Location: Avesbury House

Compensation: £37,370 / year

Avesbury House Salary is £37,370 Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Avesbury House has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team.

Avesbury House, Edmonton, North London is a forensic low secure facility for men with mental health needs requiring continuing care and treatment. It is accessible by public transport, with nearby rail links at Edmonton Green and Silver Street stations and local bus routes serving the area.

What you'll be doing

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 can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a minimum of 12 months of post-registration experience is required, 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.

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.

• 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.