# Registered Mental Health Nurse Female Acute Ward > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-mental-health-nurse-female-acute-ward/8d9b3464-4646-4f16-8bfd-f8304a6cd91e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-mental-health-nurse-female-acute-ward/8d9b3464-4646-4f16-8bfd-f8304a6cd91e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Priory Healthcare - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** £36,176 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T00:15:05.186Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0358-26-0250?employerCode=E0358 - **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/1cf486bd-57d7-466b-95a5-0d78d5947131/applications/new?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=nhs_jobs ## Job Content ### Job summary Priory Bristol Hospital B16 1EQ. The location is not easily accessible via public transport, with limited direct routes and infrequent services in the surrounding area. As a result, commuting by car or other private transport is likely to be the most practical and reliable option for reaching the site. ### Main duties of the job The role involves delivering and coordinating patient-centred nursing care within an agreed framework, including assessing, planning, and reviewing care in partnership with patients and their families. The post holder will monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and manage feedback or concerns effectively. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will prioritise and delegate duties, take charge of shifts when required, and contribute to maintaining a safe environment, while continuing their professional development in line with revalidation requirements. You will join the team on the Female Acute Ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. ### About us Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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. ### Details - Date posted: 06 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £36,176 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 503043 - Job locations: Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ ### Job responsibilities Priory Bristol Hospital Full-time of 37.5 hours a week. £36,176.0 Minimum 6 months post-registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses. You will be working in the Female Acute Ward Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence-based research. ## Person Specification ### Requirements **Essential** - Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), along with Mental Health **Desirable** - A background in mental health, particularly within an acute ward setting, would be highly desirable for this role. Candidates with this experience will bring valuable insight into managing complex and dynamic clinical environments, along with the ability to respond effectively to patients with higher acuity needs. This experience supports strong clinical decision-making, resilience, and a proactive approach to delivering safe, high-quality care in fast-paced settings. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.