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Registered Mental Health Nurse


Location
Manchester, United Kingdom

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Salary
£36,296 to £39,511 a year
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
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Job summary

Set in a semi-rural location in Hook, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. This includes a specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support.

We also offer adult and child, and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and single-person, bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) across our hospital.

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 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 patients 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 patients condition and needs.

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.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Details

  • Date posted: 25 March 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £36,296 to £39,511 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 436338
  • Job locations: Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks, Odiham Road, Winchfield Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8BS

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours. This role will include days and nights.

Person specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The successful candidate will be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 612 months post-registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship programme. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, standards and professional practice, with clear evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. A positive, proactive attitude towards quality improvement and service development is essential, alongside the ability to apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required

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