Description
Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, offering a salary of £36,176 per annum.
Priory Melton Place, located in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility providing an alternative to a hospital setting for individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs. Our new specialist residential mental health service offers 24-hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.
Key Responsibilities
As a Staff Nurse, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to supporting people's wellbeing. You will:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care
- Assess, plan, and review individualised care for patients
- Administer medication and maintain accurate clinical records
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery
- Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential requirements for the role include:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care
- Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice
The following experience would be beneficial:
- Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses