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Senior Staff Nurse


Location
Manchester, United Kingdom

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Salary
£37,381 to £39,941 a year
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Priory Hospital Woking

Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based

Salary is £37,381 - £39,941 depending on experience per annum.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you will work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team and promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented.

  • 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.

For more information, you can contact the HR Team at MeganFlaherty@priorygroup.com

About us

Based in Woking, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established service offering specialist addiction, rehab and mental health services.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £37,381 to £39,941 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 537407
  • Job locations: Priory Hospital Woking, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Surrey, GU21 2QF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the HR Team at MeganFlaherty@priorygroup.com

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Person specification

Requirements

Essential

  • A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a minimum 18 months of post-registration experience in Acute settings is required, along with active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional standards, and be able to demonstrate ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. They will show a positive attitude and a commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care. The ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice is essential, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £37,381 to £39,941 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.

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