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Job summary
Priory Hospital Nelson House is looking to recruit a nurse to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week. Located in Gosport, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Nelson House is a rehabilitation service which offers both level 1 and level 2 care, supporting males presenting with mental health conditions and complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues.
Main duties of the job
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Pension enrolment
Access to development opportunities
Refer a friend bonus
DBS paid for Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications
Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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: 09 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £33,176 to £35,596 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 487727
- Job locations: 14 Rowner Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0EW
Job responsibilities
Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The candidate is a Qualified Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) with active NMC registration, if you are an RGN we would require you to have some experience of working in a mental health setting. You may have completed a preceptorship programme and gained 612 months of post-registration experience. You will possess a solid understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, supported by evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. They demonstrate a positive attitude, with a strong commitment to change, improvement, and quality in practice, while also showing the ability to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to care. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, they bring at least six months of experience working within mental health or learning disabilities care environments, further strengthened by continued professional growth in their field.
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This advert is for RMN/RGN with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £33,176 to £35,596 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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