Senior Staff Nurse Male Acute Ward

Priory; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for their acute ward in Bristol. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients facing mental health challenges. You will be responsible for patient assessments, care planning, and supervising junior staff while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The organization is committed to personal and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on patients' lives and enjoy opportunities for development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free Parking on site

Subsidised meals

Enhanced maternity pay

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonuses

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-qualifying clinical experience required.
• Ability to lead patient care assessments and collaborate with MDT.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of person-centred care in a collaborative manner.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Mental Health Care

Team Leadership

Record Keeping

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse Male Acute Ward

Reference: PRI100005

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, BS16 1EQ

Priory Group Division: Healthcare

Salary: £39,392 to £41,953 DoE

Hours: 37.5

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

The Ward is a 10 bedded mixed gender adult acute ward. We support NHS patients from across the country when in times of crisis. We admit people with mental health illnesses predominantly psychosis, depression, personality disorders and other diagnoses. Our usual length of stay runs from a few days to months and we support patients to return to their own communities with help from their home teams. We work as a multi-skilled team consisting of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Specialty Doctor, Consultant, Psychologist, and Occupational Therapist.

Job Advert Role Description

The role includes leading the delivery of a comprehensive Patient/Service User nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way of both their mental and physical healthcare needs, maintaining the Patient/Service Users rights. Supervising Junior Staff and students. Working collaboratively with the MDT and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment, keeping accurate records.

As the senior staff nurse on the unit, you will take lead on the clinic management. We are looking for suitable candidates with at least 1 year post-qualifying clinical experience.

What we'd like to give you:

• Support with Personal and Professional growth in leadership and management
• A competitive salary with enhancements for working on weekends, nights and overtime.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 year's service.)
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.
• Free Parking on site
• Subsidised meals
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Long service awards

About Us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date: 30/04/2025