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Mental Health Nurse- PICU Ward


Location
Manchester, United Kingdom

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Salary
£36,176 to £38,596 a year
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
23 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Salary £36,176 - £38, 596

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team on our PICU ward. This role is not open to preceptors or newly qualified nurses.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans in partnership with patients and their families. Monitor patients' progress, respond promptly to changes in their condition, and ensure safe, effective care through prioritisation, delegation and multidisciplinary teamwork. Maintain professional standards by adhering to safeguarding, medicines management, organisational policies and the NMC Code, while supporting clinical governance through supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development. Build positive relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues, address concerns professionally, and contribute to the development of others by acting as a preceptor for newly qualified staff.

About us

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Details

  • Date posted: 23 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £36,176 to £38,596 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 548596
  • Job locations: Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Warren Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8ER, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the hospital HR at AimeeCurzon-Sturdy@priorygroup.com

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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Person specification

Requirements

Essential

  • Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices. Experience within Forensic or PICU required.
  • What we will give you in return

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This advert is for Mental Health Nurse- PICU Ward with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £36,176 to £38,596 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.

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