Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Nurse to join the team.This is a full time role of 40 hours per week.
Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and increasing physical health needs. We also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.
Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are well-placed to provide support to acute patients within our dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care environment), or step-downs from prison settings.
Are you a newly qualified nurse waiting for your NMC PIN? Join us now and begin your career journey in a supportive, welcoming environment.
You’ll start in the role of Healthcare Assistant, giving you the opportunity to get to know our residents, team, and routines while completing your induction and on-site training. This hands-on experience will help you build confidence, develop key skills, and understand our standards of care before stepping into your registered nurse role.
As soon as your NMC PIN is confirmed, you’ll move seamlessly into our Preceptorship Nurse Programme. You’ll be fully supported by experienced mentors, receive tailored development plans, and have the time and guidance you need to thrive in your first registered role.
This is the perfect way to bridge the gap between qualifying and practising, ensuring you feel prepared, valued, and ready to deliver the best possible care.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential for the role
- Newly Qualified Registered Nurse with an active NMC registration.
- Strong understanding of the NMC Code and professional standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- IT literate with a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Completion of a preceptorship or willingness to undertake one
- Experience gained through nursing placements within mental health or healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, medicines management and risk assessment.
- Confidence in care planning, record keeping and patient assessment.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental and physical health needs.
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.
Healthcare benefits
- 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.
