Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abergavenny is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) involves delivering personalized patient care, assessing and planning nursing interventions while ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines. The ideal candidate will have recent RMN experience, be committed to professional development, and work effectively within a compassionate team to support patient recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with 6-12 months of post-registration experience.
• Active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Evidence of ongoing post-registration professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined patient group.
• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care with patients and their families.
• Evaluate patient needs and progress.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Assessment and planning

NMC guidelines understanding

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

We also have an additional facility within the grounds of the hospital, offering opportunities for individuals who require bespoke packages of care, as part of our bespoke therapeutic placement (BTP) offering. We are a sector-leading example of how providing a wide variety of care settings and a clear care pathway in the direction of recovery, can benefit all individuals.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patientswellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Job responsibilities

Llanarth Courtis looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team, We have a Secure 95 beds, male and female, 18+ and BTPs 3 secure, 2 R&R. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Person Specification

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They possess a solid understanding of NMC guidelines, professional standards, and practices, alongside evidence of ongoing post-registration professional development. A positive attitude and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and embracing change are essential qualities for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.