Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse in Diss

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Burston House

Compensation: £40,559 / year

Priory Hospital Burston House Full‑time, 37.5 hours a week. Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with 2+ years post‑registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability services as a minimum. This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses. You will be working on the Forensic ward; however, there may be occasional requests to assist on other wards.

Priory Burston House, located in the historic market town of Diss, near the border of Suffolk, provides level 2 rehabilitation for male patients with a learning disability. Across rehabilitation and low secure care, our specialist learning disability service also cares for adults who may have complex mental health needs, including autism and personality disorders. While transport links to the hospital are somewhat limited, a local bus service runs just past the site, providing accessible public transport for staff and visitors travelling from surrounding areas. The location remains reachable by public transport, although candidates may find access easier if travelling by car or planning their journey in advance.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients/service users by assessing, planning, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating care in partnership with patients and their families, while acting as the named nurse and responding to individual needs and choices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external professionals, contributing to a multidisciplinary team approach and supporting quality improvement and clinical governance processes.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, elevate concerns appropriately, and provide accessible information about care.
• Support, supervise, and mentor junior, new, agency, and student staff, while undertaking leadership responsibilities including Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager, Site Coordinator, or ward lead roles when required.
• Prioritise and delegate nursing duties effectively to maintain a safe environment, complete mandatory training and professional development requirements, and participate in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Build positive professional relationships and respond appropriately to concerns, complaints, and challenging behaviour, while adhering to safeguarding procedures, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Medicines Management policies, Priory Group policies, and the NMC Code at all times.
• You will join the team on the Forensic ward; however, there may be occasional requests to assist on other wards. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.

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.
• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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.