Senior Staff Nurse Mixed Acute Ward
Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Bristol!
Position: Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse
Salary: £39,392 to £41,953
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of others? Priory Hospital Bristol is excited to invite a passionate Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our brand-new mixed acute ward. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, shaping a new service while delivering outstanding, recovery-focused care to adults facing acute mental health challenges.
Located in Stapleton, Bristol, our hospital is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service, providing fast access to care for a variety of psychiatric conditions and addictions. With convenient public transport links, we are easily accessible for both staff and patients.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care by assessing, planning, and regularly reviewing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and carers.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and external professionals, ensuring effective communication and accurate documentation.
- Take charge as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager, or Site Coordinator when needed, prioritizing and delegating tasks to maintain a safe environment.
- Support and mentor junior, agency, and student nurses, contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, the Mental Capacity Act, and the NMC Code, while promoting positive outcomes for patients.
What You Bring to the Role
Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months of post-registration experience and active NMC Registration.
Desirable Experience:
- 6-12 months of post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, with evidence of continued professional development.
What We Offer You
At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive:
- Regular career conversations and full training.
- Pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Healthcare Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday – an extra day off for your birthday!
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym memberships and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development programs
- Long service awards and 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.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year, helping them live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory.
