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Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD), you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health and/or learning disability needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate personalised care, build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, and support individuals throughout their recovery journey. You will promote a safe, therapeutic environment, administer medication in line with best practice, contribute to risk management and safeguarding, and uphold the highest standards of clinical care while empowering patients to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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: 16 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £35,292 to £38,596 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 544237
- Job locations: Darlington, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1TS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£35,292 - £38,596
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD to join our team.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
We accept referrals from a wide variety of public sector organisations throughout the UK, including special hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, courts, low secure units (LSUs), medium secure units (MSUs), forensic lead commissioners, social services, NHS Mental Health Trusts, GPs, the police and others.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential
- You must be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with a valid NMC registration and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred care. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and a proactive approach to promoting recovery and positive patient outcomes.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities setting, including acute, rehabilitation, PICU, forensic or community services, would be advantageous. Experience in risk assessment and management, care planning, medication administration, safeguarding, and supporting individuals with complex mental health needs is desirable, along with a commitment to continuous professional development.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £35,292 to £38,596 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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