Registered Mental Health Nurse - CAMHS

Priory; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the CAMHS ward on a full-time basis. You will contribute to personalised patient care, support treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and dignity.

Suitable candidates will have 6–12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completed preceptorship. The role offers a salary of £37,440 per year and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
• 6–12 months post-registration experience.
• Completed preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support nursing care on the CAMHS ward as a named nurse.
• Assess, plan and deliver care tailored to patient needs.
• Observe, communicate with and engage patients to monitor progress.
• Participate in quality improvement and governance processes.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

NMC Registration

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal – Full-time of 37.5 hours a week – Salary £37,440

Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.

Department

Nursing

Location

Cheadle Royal

Compensation

£37,440 / year

Description

Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

You will be working on the CAMHS ward. Our comprehensive rehabilitation services provide support for people with complex mental health needs. We align our services with the recommendations of the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (JCPMH), ensuring our patients are given the highest quality care to enable an appropriate transition back home or into community services, wherever possible.

It also has excellent transport links, including:

• Multiple bus stops just outside of the hospital grounds that offer direct journeys to areas within Greater Manchester and Manchester city centre
• Heald Green train station within 25 minutes walking distance with links to Manchester city centre, Lancashire, Merseyside and wider Greater Manchester areas
• Located along the A34 and two minutes from the M60, M56, and A555
• An 8 minute drive from Manchester Airport

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. 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
• Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes

You will join the team on the CANHS ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential

• Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Along with 6-12 months post-registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.

Desirable

• Experience working in a CANHS ward.

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
• 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.