Staff Nurse

Priory; Melton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Melton Place is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse (RMN) to join our team on a full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week, based in Melton Mowbray, and involves delivering high-quality mental health care in a community-facing setting.

You will assess, plan and review individualised care, administer medications, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
• Assess, plan and review individualised care for patient.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Skills

RMN

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse)

Job description

Staff Nurse Opportunity at Priory Melton Place Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs. Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care
• Assess, plan and review individualised care for patient
• Administer medication and maintain accurate clinical record
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential for the role:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice.

The following experience would be beneficial:

• Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices.

What We Offer in Return

• 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

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.