Senior Staff Nurse

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire

Compensation: £38,508.57 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
£38,508.57 per annum
Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team.

Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

What you'll be doing

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.

• Lead the nursing shift as Nurse in Charge, coordinating staff, prioritising patient care and delegating duties to ensure the ward remains safe and well managed.
• Complete nursing assessments and develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans, ensuring patients’ physical and mental health needs, preferences and wishes are met.
• Supervise and support junior, agency and newly appointed colleagues, providing clinical guidance, supporting inductions and helping staff manage challenging behaviour and de-escalation.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, families and external professionals to monitor patient progress, address concerns and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, including accurate patient records, incident reporting, medicines management, safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Registered Adult Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 6–12 months’ post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Completed preceptorship or an equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards, professional nursing practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience supervising and supporting junior, newly qualified or agency nursing staff.
• Experience coordinating shifts and acting as Nurse in Charge of a ward.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Evidence of continuing professional development within mental health or learning disability nursing.

What we will give you in return

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.