Senior Staff Nurse Rehab and Recovery

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Bristol!

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Position: Full-time | 37.5 hours a week | Site-based
Salary: £39,392

Are you a Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months of post-registration experience? If you have an active NMC Registration and have completed your preceptorship or an equivalent program, we want to hear from you! Please note, this role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those currently in preceptorship, and we are not offering sponsorship for this position.

In this role, you will be part of our Rehab and Recovery ward, where we provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals with complex mental health needs. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality care, enabling our patients to transition back home or into community services whenever possible.

We pride ourselves on offering patient-centred, holistic care that fosters independence. Our culture of excellence and commitment to quality, combined with a safe and caring environment, empowers us to achieve this goal.

Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Bristol Parkway train station and 10 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads, with easy access to the motorway network, we are well-positioned for travel across the South West, Wales, and London.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a vital member of our team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and support nursing and healthcare assistant staff, acting as Nurse in Charge when needed.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and professional standards.
• Support the development of junior staff and student nurses while pursuing your own professional growth.

Join us in making a difference in patient recovery by supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans, all while upholding dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential:

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC Registration, and completed preceptorship or equivalent program.

Desirable:

• Experience in Rehab and Recovery.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive:

• Regular career conversations and support.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
• Healthcare Benefits:
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday - enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship for 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.

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, and eating disorders, and provide residential and supported living care for various needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.