Registered General Nurse

Priory; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join our compassionate team in a specialist inpatient setting. The role includes delivering high-quality nursing care across a four-week rotating shift pattern, while leading infection control and physical health on site.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe care and adherence to NMC guidelines. The role offers progression through training, CPD support, and access to development opportunities within Priory.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6-12 months post-registration experience in a Mental Health care environment and completion of preceptorship programme.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care safely and effectively, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Lead on site for Infection Control and Physical Health as link nurse.
• Respond to changing environments with professional accountability and responsibility.
• Work within the scope of professional practice and uphold high standards of care.
• Rotational shifts across days and nights over a four week period.

Skills

NMC registered

Mental health care

CPD

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Glasgow

Salary is £33,176 - £35,596 dependant on experience

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Glasgow has an opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join our team.

Priory Hospital Glasgow, Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing support for mental health conditions and addictions, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local train stations nearby and easy access from Glasgow city centre, as well as motorway links.

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Glasgow

Compensation: £33,176 - £35,596 / year

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.

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 will also be the link nurse and lead on site for Infection Control and Physical Health.

You will be working rotational shifts across days and nights over a four week period:

• Week 1: 4 shifts
• Week 2: 3 shifts
• Week 3: 3 shifts
• Week 4: 3 shifts

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6-12 months post-registration experience in a Mental Health care environment and completion of preceptorship programme.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, risk assessment and care planning.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working an Eating Disorder setting.

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.