Staff Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits & IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group in Gosport, Hampshire, is recruiting a Staff Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) for Priory Hospital Nelson House. This permanent full-time role (37.5 hours) focuses on delivering person-centred care, supporting assessment and tailored treatment plans while upholding dignity and high standards of practice.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, respond to changing needs, and work within NMC guidelines. On-site parking and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN or RGN with active NMC registration.
• 6–12 months post-registration experience in mental health or learning disabilities.
• RMN: experience in a mental health setting is required.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while maintaining dignity and high standards of care.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote clients' best interests and carers’ involvement.
• Ensure prescribed nursing care is delivered safely, effectively and responsively.
• Maintain a safe, supportive care environment with professional accountability and adaptation to changing needs.
• Apply nursing knowledge within the scope of professional practice and maintain high standards at all times.

Skills

NMC registration

Mental health experience

CPD evidence

Excellent communication

Education

NMC registered nurse (RMN/RGN)

Job description

Staff Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nelson House

Compensation: £33,176 - £35,596 / year

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.

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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

Essential for 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 opportunitiesSponsorship 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.