Mental Health Nurse

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Compensation: £36,176 - £38,596 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. The Staff Nurse will work over 3 Wards where required, the Private ward, PICU and Acute Ward. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Hours fully rotational days and nights.

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.

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 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 patient's condition and needs.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 successful candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months' post registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme, alongside a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practice. They will demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development and bring a positive attitude with a clear commitment to change, improvement, and quality care.

The role requires the ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should also have a minimum of 6 months' experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with continued professional development in a relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email .

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
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses