Staff Nurse

Priory; Gosport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Maternity pay

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Hospital Nelson House in Gosport is recruiting a Staff Nurse in Adult or Mental Health Nursing to join our Nursing team. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £33,176 - £35,596 per annum.

You will work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to support patient recovery, deliver tailored treatment plans and uphold high standards of care. RMN or RGN with active NMC registration and 6–12 months post‑registration experience are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration.
• 6–12 months post-registration experience in mental health or learning disabilities.
• RGN experience in mental health is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NMC guidelines and standards.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver tailored treatment plans to support patient recovery.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote best interests and high standards of care.
• Maintain a safe and supportive care environment with professional accountability.
• Respond to changing environments while delivering high-quality nursing care.
• Adhere to professional practice standards.

Skills

NMC registration

RMN or RGN

Communication skills

CPD ongoing

Flexible/adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

Priory Hospital Nelson House

£33,176 - £35,596 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Nelson House is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse in Adult or Mental Health Nursing to join our team.

Department

Nursing

Location

Nelson House

Compensation

£33,176 - £35,596 / year

About the service

Priory Hospital Nelson House, Gosport, Hampshire is a rehabilitation service offering level 1 and level 2 care for males with mental health conditions and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Rowner Road and Portsmouth Harbour railway station approximately 3-4 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

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 will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• Qualified Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) with active NMC registration.


• Minimum of 6-12 months post-registration experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.


• If an RGN, experience working within a mental health setting is required.


• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.


• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.


• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

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.