Senior Staff Nurse
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Burgess Hill
Compensation: £40,692 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill
Salary Up to £40,692 per annum depending on experience
Full-time of 40.25 hours per week
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse with an active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship to join our team on our PICU - Jupiter ward.
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, Goddards Green, West Sussex is an acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult males. The hospital is close to the A23, providing road access to Brighton, Gatwick and the M25. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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.
As a Staff Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care, working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and review treatment. You will maintain accurate records, monitor patient wellbeing, escalate concerns, and support clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance with safeguarding, relevant legislation, medicines management policies and the NMC Code. Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, acting as nurse in charge, supervising and mentoring colleagues and student nurses, and undertaking ward leadership, bed management or site coordination duties as required. You will promote a safe environment, manage challenging behaviours appropriately, participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice, and maintain mandatory training, competencies and ongoing professional development.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Minimum 6-12 months post registration experience within Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing with evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Experience working on a PICU ward
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.