Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Southampton is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based nursing care within an Eating Disorder unit, in a residential setting with adult patients.

37.5 hours per week, based at Priory Hospital Southampton.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in an Eating Disorder setting.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective prescribed nursing care within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain a safe and supportive care environment and professional accountability.
• Respond to changing environments with professional skills and high standards of care.
• Participate in patient and carer engagement to support wellbeing and recovery.

Skills

Active NMC registration

3+ years ED experience

CPD

Strong communication

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Southampton

Compensation: £36,176 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton/Eating Disorder Unit

Salary is £36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team.

Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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 can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working within an Eating Disorder setting.
• 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.

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.