Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Cheadle seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their compassionate team. The role involves assessing and delivering nursing care, engaging with patients, and promoting quality improvement while supporting patient recovery. Applicants should have an active NMC PIN and at least six months of experience. The position offers full-time hours and various employee benefits including free on-site parking and annual leave.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN required.
• Minimum six months post-registration experience in mental health.
• Thorough knowledge of NMC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care.
• Observing and engaging service users.
• Promoting the DBT model.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a registered mental health nurse to join the team in our psychiatric intensive care unit, bespoke therapeutic placement unit and dialectical behaviour therapy unit. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults.

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 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.
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
• 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.

The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN and a minimum of six months post-registration experience in a mental health setting. Candidates should be confident communicators with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and a strong motivation for quality improvement. Proficiency in IT and the ability to use electronic care systems effectively are essential. Additionally, a thorough knowledge of NMC standards and a commitment to best practice are required.

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 days 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.