RMN Staff Nurse

Essential for the role
You will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration, a completed preceptorship programme, and at least 6-12 months' post-registration experience within an eating disorder unit. You'll have a good understanding of NMC standards, professional practice and safeguarding requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development.

The following experience would be beneficial
Working within an eating disorder or mental health setting. You'll have strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach, enabling you to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. You'll also demonstrate a positive attitude towards change and quality improvement, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

For more information about the role, you can email kawalrasul@priorygroup.com

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
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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

Priory Hospital Dewsbury
£32,593 - £37,211 per annum.
Full Time
Priory Hospital Dewsbury has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team.

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 we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• 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.

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 from prison settings.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.