Registered Mental Health Nurse – Acute

Company: Priory Group
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Priory Hospital Bristol Salary £36,176 to£38,596 Full Time role of 37.5 hours perweek

Priory Hospital Bristol hasan opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join ourteam on our mixed Acute ward. We have an exciting opportunity tojoin our brand-new mixed acute ward at Priory Bristol. This is yourchance to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinaryteam, helping to shape a new service from the ground up whiledelivering outstanding, recovery-focused care to adultsexperiencing acute mental health needs. If you’re looking for arewarding role where you can make a real difference, develop yourskills, and contribute to a supportive and innovative environment,this could be the role for you.

Priory HospitalBristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health andaddiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples.It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatricconditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport,with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railwaystation approximately 2–3 miles from thehospital.

What you’ll bedoing

You will be part of acompassionate team that is committed to supporting people’swellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapiesto help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier,more fulfilling future.

Deliver prescribed,person-centred nursing care to a defined patient group, workingcollaboratively with patients, carers, families and themultidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluatecare. Act as a named nurse, monitor and review care plans, respondappropriately to changes in patients’ needs and conditions, andaddress concerns or complaints proactively. Prioritise and delegatenursing duties effectively, undertake nurse-in-chargeresponsibilities when required, and promote a safe, supportiveenvironment. Maintain professional relationships with patients,relatives, colleagues and visitors while contributing to clinicalmeetings, supervision and reflective practice. Support thedevelopment of newly qualified staff through preceptorship,maintain ongoing professional development in line with NMCrequirements, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, MentalCapacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicinesmanagement, Priory policies and the NMCCode. You canfind additional information in the attached jobdescription. 

What you’ll bringto the role

Essentialfor therole

  •  QualifiedRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months postregistration experience with active NMC Registration and completedpreceptorshipprogramme

 Thefollowing experience would be beneficial

  • Minimum 6 months post registrationexperience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities CareEnvironment.

What we willgive you in return

We want you tosucceed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be wellsupported with regular career conversations. We also offer fulltraining and numerous pathways into leadership and qualifiedclinical positions to help you shape your career withus. 

Healthcarebenefits

  • Freeon-site parking
  • Enhanced maternitypay
  • Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as anextra days annual leave
  • Contributory pensionscheme
  • Flexible benefits including reducedrates and access to new schemes including gym membership, ITtechnology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and privatehealthcare
  • Access to developmentopportunities
  • Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
  • Leadership & managementdevelopment
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receiptof applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancyearly if enough suitable candidates areidentified. 

AboutPriory

Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.

Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck. 

Posted: August 22nd, 2026