Staff Nurse (RMN)

Priory Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital East Midlands in the East Midlands region is seeking a Staff Nurse (RMN) to join our compassionate team. The role is permanent, full-time, offering a salary of £36,296–£38,716 per year, and a 37.5 hour week within a 28-bed acute/PICU setting for adult females.

You will contribute to delivering person-centred care, uphold safeguarding and NMC standards, and support a MDT approach with a focus on patient wellbeing and recovery.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with active NMC registration.
• Completed preceptorship programme.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Post-registration experience in MH/learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver person-centred nursing care as named nurse.
• Monitor patients’ mental and physical wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Review and update care plans reflecting patient needs and progress.
• Collaborate with the MDT, families, and carers to support outcomes.
• Prioritise duties, delegate tasks, and manage ward as needed.
• Ensure safe medication management per Priory policies.
• Mentor and support newly qualified nurses through preceptorship.

Skills

RMN

NMC registration

Strong communication

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification

Job description

Staff Nurse (RMN)

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory East Midlands

Compensation: £36,296 - £38,716 / year

Description

Priory Hospital East Midlands
£36,296 - £38,716 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse (RMN) to join our team.

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a 28-bedded specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult females.

Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

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.

• Assess, plan and deliver person-centred nursing care as a named nurse.
• Monitor patients’ mental and physical wellbeing, responding appropriately to changes in their condition.
• Review and update nursing care plans to reflect patients’ needs and progress.
• Work closely with patients, families/carers and the wider MDT to support positive outcomes.
• Prioritise and delegate nursing duties effectively, taking charge of the ward when required.
• Support the safe management and administration of medication in line with Priory policies.
• Support and mentor newly qualified nurses through the preceptorship process.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and NMC requirements.

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 active NMC registration
• Completed preceptorship programme
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safeguarding
• Understanding of NMC standards and professional practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

The following experience would be beneficial

• At least 6 months’ post-registration experience
• Experience working within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities setting
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting and mentoring newly qualified nurses

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.