Staff Nurse

Priory; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, devices, priv.

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Solihull is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Rehabilitation and Recovery ward. You will work a mix of days, nights, weekdays and bank holidays, delivering safe, person-centred care to a defined patient group in a 31-bed ward.

The role requires an RMN with active NMC registration and 6–12 months post-registration experience, with knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
• 6–12 months post-registration experience desirable and completed preceptorship.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care to defined patient group.
• Assess, plan, implement and review care and maintain accurate care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in needs, promote patient choice.
• Manage medicines safely and support safeguarding and legal requirements.
• Supervise and mentor newly qualified staff through preceptorship and supervision.

Skills

RMN registration

Post-registration experience

NMC guidelines knowledge

Preceptorship experience

Rehabilitation ward experience

Education

RMN qualification

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Solihull has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Registration to join our team on our Rehabilitation and Recovery ward. Working a mixture of Days/nights/weekdays and bank holidays.

Priory Hospital Solihull, Meriden, Warwickshire is a 31-bedded level 2 rehabilitation service for males supporting the NHS. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus services and nearby train stations providing links into Coventry and Birmingham. The hospital is also well connected by road, with the M6 and M42 approximately 10 minutes away and wider access to the M40 and M1 motorways.

Department: Nursing

Location: Solihull

Compensation: £36,176 - £38,596 / year

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.

Responsible for delivering safe, person-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Duties include assessing, planning, delivering and reviewing care, monitoring patients’ conditions and responding appropriately to changes in their needs, while maintaining accurate care plans and promoting patient choice. The role involves prioritising and delegating nursing duties, acting as nurse in charge when required, managing medicines safely, addressing concerns and complaints, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. It also includes supporting newly qualified staff through preceptorship, participating in clinical supervision, reflective practice, meetings and ongoing professional development, while adhering to safeguarding requirements, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, NMC Code, and organisational policies and procedures.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration
• experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience in Rehabilitation and Recovery 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.