Registered Mental Health Nurse

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

Job summary

A mental health healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join a compassionate team. This full-time role involves assessing and implementing individual care plans for patients with mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and experience in professional development. Benefits include on-site parking, supplemented meals, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• 6-12 months post-registration experience.
• Active NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patient’s condition.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

NMC guidelines understanding

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Completion of preceptorship programme

Job description

Overview

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. Low secure 4 beds, male and female, 18+. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours. Located a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients 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 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.

• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patient’s condition and needs.
• Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers.
• You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.