Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Nursing team. The post is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and requires active NMC registration with a completed preceptorship.

The ward cares for females with a personality disorder, located in Cheadle with excellent transport links and easy motorway access. Priory offers strong support, development, and a clear path to leadership roles within the group.

Qualifications

• RMN with active NMC registration and completed preceptorship.
• Experience in mental health or learning disabilities care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care tailored to patients’ needs.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

NMC registration

Preceptorship completed

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £36,291 - £38,716 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal£36,291 - £38,716Full-time of 37.5 hours a week.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who is a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post-registration experience, with active NMC Registration and a completed preceptorship programme, to join our team.

Fern is a 10-bedded personality disorder ward for females. Conveniently located in Cheadle, the hospital benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services a peaceful rural setting with access to nearby towns and transport connections and easy access to motorways A34 and two minutes from the M60, M56, and A555.

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.

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), I provide person-centred care by assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care tailored to patients' individual needs. I monitor patient progress, update care plans, respond to changes in condition, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care. I prioritise and delegate nursing responsibilities, act as nurse in charge when required, and maintain professional standards by adhering to safeguarding, medicines management, the NMC Code, and organisational policies. Committed to continuous professional development, I participate in clinical supervision, support newly qualified staff as a preceptor, and strive to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while promoting positive outcomes for patients and their families. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field
• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.

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
• 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.