Mental Health Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym and IT

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Access to development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Hospital North London is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join a specialist team caring for adults with diverse mental health needs. The role is full-time with 37.5 hours per week across 3 shifts, offering strong support and ongoing development within Priory’s clinical pathways.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality nursing care and maintaining active NMC registration and CPD, to support patient recovery and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with at least 2 years post-registration experience in a hospital setting.
• Active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and standards; ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team and promote the best interests of clients and carers; ensure prescribed nursing care is implemented.
• Provide compassionate care and apply proven therapies to support wellbeing and recovery.
• Contribute to a flexible, innovative practice approach and maintain excellent communication.

Skills

RMN qualification

NMC registration

CPD

Communication skills

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £37,386 / year

Description

Priory Hospital North London

£37,386

Full Time/37.5 hours/3x 11.5 hours shifts worked per week

Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital North London has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team.

Priory Hospital North London is a specialist centre for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer

for adults.

Conveniently located in Southgate, Priory Hospital North London benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services.

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 2 years of post-registration experience in a hospital setting 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.

• 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.