Senior Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Salary £39,392.00-£41,953.00 Dependent on Experience

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Registration to join our team on the PICU ward. This is a fixed term role of 18 months. This role is Lone Working 10 Patients Fully Rotational- Days and Night 37.5 Hours Long Days -07:30 AM Nights- 19:30PM - 08:00AM

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural 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 safe, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual needs, working closely with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Assess, plan, deliver and regularly review care, maintaining accurate records and escalating concerns appropriately. Act as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager or Site Co-ordinator when required, prioritising and delegating duties effectively and supervising nursing and HCA staff.

Support junior, agency and student nurses, maintain mandatory training and professional development, and participate in clinical governance, supervision and reflective practice. Promote safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicines management, Priory policies and the NMC Code, while managing challenging behaviour safely and professionally.

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

Essential for the role

•  Qualified Registered Adult Nurse  with an active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme

 The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience working in a PICU setting

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. 

• 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.