Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital Barnt GreenSalary £36,176 to £38,596Full-time role of 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Registration to join our team on our NHS Acute Ward. Staff Nurse would be required to cover the PICU and Private Ward where shifts are required. (Overtime) 37.5 Hours Fully Rotational Days and NightsThis role is not open to preceptor nurses. 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 1–2 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.

What you'll be doing

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.The role involves delivering prescribed, person-centred nursing care while assessing, planning and reviewing care in partnership with patients and their families. It requires accurately observing and engaging with patients, responding to changes in their condition, addressing concerns and complaints, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include prioritising and delegating duties, acting as nurse in charge when required, maintaining a safe environment, attending clinical and non-clinical meetings, and maintaining strong professional relationships. The role also involves ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice, supporting newly qualified staff as a preceptor, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Medicines Management policies, Priory Group policies and the NMC Code.You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What we will give you in return

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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