Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Full Time) in Norfolk

Priory Hospital Burston House is looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hour role based on a 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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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 of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs.
• 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. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Build relationships and effectively communicate and engage with external professionals and stakeholders.

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.
• The ideal candidate is a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with 6–12 months of post‑registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship or equivalent programme, with a strong understanding of NMC standards, guidelines and professional practices.
• They will demonstrate ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and possess experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• The candidate should show a positive attitude toward change, quality improvement, and innovation in practice, alongside excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and be IT literate.

For more information about the role, you can email NatalieWalters3@priorygroup.com.

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 day of 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.