Job summary
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.
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 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 communicates and engages with external professionals and stake holders
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Details
- Date posted: 13 March 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £36,176 to £38,596 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 453764
- Job locations: Priory Hospital Barnt, Warren Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8ER
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Barnt is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join our 10-bedded Private Ward team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.
Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 612 months post-registration experience and active NMC registration, having completed a preceptorship or equivalent programme. Demonstrates sound knowledge of NMC standards, guidelines, requirements and professional practice, alongside evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. Bring a positive attitude with a strong commitment to change, service improvement and quality, using flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Possesses excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, is IT literate, and has a minimum of 612 months post-registration experience within Mental Health, with continued professional development in the relevant field. Required to be a Trained Mental Health Nurse with ideally experience working on a private ward
Desirable
- experience working on a private ward
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This advert is for Mental Health Nurse- Private 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 31 Aug 2026.
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