Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in specialist mental health care, Priory is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse. You will join a multidisciplinary team, enhance the recovery of service users, and adhere to high standards in clinical documentation and care, while enjoying robust developmental opportunities, a substantial welcome bonus, and flexible working enhancements.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

NMC Registration Paid in Full

Subsidised Onsite Meals

Free Onsite Parking

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off

Funded Training Opportunities & Career Pathways

Online Benefits & Cashback Rewards

Enhanced Pay for Unsocial Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
• Active NMC PIN required.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care as a named nurse for a group of patients.
• Assessing and delivering personalized care in collaboration with patients.
• Participating in clinical governance and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Excellence

Quality Improvement

IT Literacy

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Make a real difference in specialist mental health care.

Join our dedicated team at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, where your experience, compassion, and commitment can directly impact the lives of those most in need.

Vacancies Available

• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Bespoke Therapeutic Placement Unit
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Unit

About the role

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you’ll be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting service users through their recovery with person-centred care and clinical excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing and supporting nursing care within the ward environment, including acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients
• Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care in collaboration with patients and their families/carers, ensuring it reflects individual needs and preferences
• Accurately observing, communicating with, and engaging service users to assess their needs and evaluate their progress
• Promoting and adhering to the DBT model (for DBT unit roles)
• Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes
• Ensuring accessible, accurate communication with service users and families regarding care
• Taking charge of the ward where appropriate, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
• Maintaining high standards in clinical documentation and communication within the team
• Working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT)

About You

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC PIN
• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in a mental health setting
• Confident communicator with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, innovative, and motivated by quality improvement
• IT literate and adept at using electronic care systems
• Knowledge of NMC standards and commitment to best practice

Please note: We are currently unable to accept applications from newly qualified nurses.

What We Offer

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus
• NMC Registration Paid in Full
• Subsidised Onsite Meals
• Free Onsite Parking
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off
• Funded Training Opportunities & Career Pathways
• Online Benefits & Cashback Rewards
• Enhanced Pay for Unsocial Hours:
• Time Enhancement

Mon–Fri (22:00–06:30)+20%

Saturday (All Day) +20%

Sunday (All Day) +50%

Bank Holidays (All Day) +50%

To apply or find out more, contact: [e-mail]/ 0161 428 9511 extension 4358

About us
As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.