Senior Staff Nurse

Priory Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for the PICU Jupiter ward. You will deliver safe, person-centred care, working with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and review treatment in a 24/7 acute and psychiatric setting.

The role requires active NMC registration, a completed preceptorship, and 6–12 months post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration and completed preceptorship.
• Minimum 6-12 months post-registration experience in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and act as nurse in charge.
• Supervise and mentor colleagues and student nurses.
• Undertake ward leadership, bed management or site coordination duties as required.
• Promote a safe environment and manage challenging behaviours appropriately.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice; maintain mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

NMC Registration

Job description

Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: Up to 40,692 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full-time of 40.25 hours per week
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse with an active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship to join our team on our PICU - Jupiter ward.
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, Goddards Green, West Sussex is an acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult males. The hospital is close to the A23, providing road access to Brighton, Gatwick and the M25. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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 Staff Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care, working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and review treatment. You will maintain accurate records, monitor patient wellbeing, raise concerns, and support clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance with safeguarding, relevant legislation, medicines management policies and the NMC Code.
Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, acting as nurse in charge, supervising and mentoring colleagues and student nurses, and undertaking ward leadership, bed management or site coordination duties as required. You will promote a safe environment, manage challenging behaviours appropriately, participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice, and maintain mandatory training, competencies and ongoing professional development.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Minimum 6-12 months post registration experience within Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing with evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

Beneficial experience

• Experience working on a PICU ward