Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melton Place
Compensation: £36,176 / year
Description
Priory Melton Place
£36,176 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.
Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs.
Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.
What you'll be doing
Join Priory Hospital Melton Place as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and become part of a supportive, passionate team making a real difference to people's lives.
You'll play an important role in helping individuals on their recovery journey, providing personalised, compassionate care in a specialist mental health setting. Using evidence-based therapies and a person-centred approach, you'll support patients to build confidence, develop new skills and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate and person-centred mental health care.
- Assess, plan and regularly review individualised care plans to meet patients' needs.
- Administer medication safely and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and positive patient outcomes.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment where patients feel valued, respected and supported.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
- Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices.
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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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.