Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Fern Lodge
Compensation: £33,779 / year
Description
Fern Lodge
£39,585 pro rata
Part Time – 32 hours
Fern Lodge has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team. You will be working shift patterns, with long and short days. This role is offered on a part time basis working 32 hours per week with an annual salary of £33,779.
Fern Lodge is located in the historic Roman city of Chester, in Cheshire. Our home is set in a suburban area of the city, off a main road, and offers residential and nursing support for 17 males and females with mental health needs.
We can also support those who have:
- A dual diagnosis with a learning disability, with a primary mental health diagnosis
- Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Nursing needs
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding
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.
- Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
- Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
- Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
- Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- A Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with some post-registration experience.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Possess a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
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.
- 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.