Registered Mental Health Nurse - Acute
Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Bristol!
Salary: £36,176 to £38,596
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of mental health? Priory Hospital Bristol is excited to invite a passionate 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.
At Priory Hospital Bristol, located in Stapleton, we specialize in mental health and addiction treatment, providing fast access to care for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Our facility is easily accessible via public transport, with local bus routes and Bristol Parkway railway station just a short distance away.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a vital member of our compassionate team, you will:
- Deliver person-centred nursing care to a defined patient group.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Act as a named nurse, monitoring and reviewing care plans while responding to changes in patients’ needs.
- Prioritize and delegate nursing duties effectively, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Maintain professional relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
- Support the development of newly qualified staff through preceptorship.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, and Priory policies.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience.
- Active NMC Registration and completion of the preceptorship programme.
Beneficial Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months post-registration experience in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment.
What We Offer You
At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! We provide:
- 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 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 & 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 over 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support more than 24,000 individuals each year to live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat over 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.
