Senior Staff Nurse

Priory Group; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - extra day

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire in Gainsborough is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join our nursing team on a full-time basis. You will lead shifts, conduct assessments and develop care plans for male patients detained under the Mental Health Act, ensuring high standards of clinical governance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff, and support ongoing professional development while providing compassionate, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 6–12 months’ post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Completed preceptorship or equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing shift as Nurse in Charge, coordinating staff and delegating duties.
• Complete nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Supervise junior, agency and newly appointed staff with clinical guidance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and accurate records.

Skills

Nursing leadership

NMC registration

Mental health nursing

Communication skills

Care planning

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire

Compensation: £38,508.57 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
£38,508.57 per annum

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team.

Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

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.

• Lead the nursing shift as Nurse in Charge, coordinating staff, prioritising patient care and delegating duties to ensure the ward remains safe and well managed.
• Complete nursing assessments and develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans, ensuring patients’ physical and mental health needs, preferences and wishes are met.
• Supervise and support junior, agency and newly appointed colleagues, providing clinical guidance, supporting inductions and helping staff manage challenging behaviour and de-escalation.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, families and external professionals to monitor patient progress, address concerns and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, including accurate patient records, incident reporting, medicines management, safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Registered Adult Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 6–12 months’ post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Completed preceptorship or an equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards, professional nursing practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience supervising and supporting junior, newly qualified or agency nursing staff.
• Experience coordinating shifts and acting as Nurse in Charge of a ward.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Evidence of continuing professional development within mental health or learning disability nursing.

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