Bank Mental Health Nurse

Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope. In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south-facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing.
• We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
• You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• 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 patient's named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patients' condition and needs.

About us

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is looking to recruit a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a bank role. We offer mental health support for both adults and young people, including access to specialist therapy and psychiatry. We also provide private autism assessments for adults, helping people better understand themselves and access the right support.

Person Specification Requirements

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practice standards, alongside evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development.
• Brings a positive attitude with a strong commitment to change, service improvement, and quality care.
• Able to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to practice, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses a minimum of six months post-registration experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, with continued professional development in the relevant field.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.