Priory Hospital Hazelwood House
£24.00 per hour
Bank hours - 0 contracted hours per week
Priory Hospital Hazelwood House has an opportunity for a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team.
Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, Heath, Derbyshire is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. It is accessible by public transport, with Chesterfield railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
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.
Provide high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care, carrying out patient assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, and supporting recovery-focused outcomes. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective care, administer medication, monitor patient wellbeing, maintain accurate clinical records, and build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Promote a safe and supportive ward environment while adhering to professional standards, safeguarding requirements and NMC guidelines.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential for the role
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong clinical judgement and commitment to delivering high-quality, safe care.
- Flexible to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience working in a mental health or learning disabilities setting.
- Experience delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care.
- Confidence in assessing, planning and reviewing patient care.
- Experience administering medication and maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Supporting or mentoring newly qualified staff or students.
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.
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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.
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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.