Senior Staff Nurse

Priory; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for the PICU Jupiter ward. You will deliver safe, person-centred care, coordinate shifts, supervise junior staff, and work with the multidisciplinary team to assess and review treatment plans.

Active NMC registration and completed preceptorship are required. Salary up to £40,692 per year with a full-time 40.25 hours/week role, located at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill in West Sussex. Applications close 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and act as nurse in charge on the ward.
• Supervise and mentor colleagues and student nurses; participate in ward leadership and site coordination duties.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor patient wellbeing, and ensure governance, safeguarding and medicines management compliance.

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill

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.

Salary Up to 40,692 per annum depending on experience

Full-time of 40.25 hours per week

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Burgess Hill

Compensation: £40,692 / year

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.

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 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, elevate 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.

What you’ll bring to the role

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.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience working on a PICU 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.

• 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.