Registered Mental Health Nurse Private Addictions

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £22,188 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary | £22,188
This is a part-time role working 23 hours per week with enhancements

Weeknight 15%
Saturday (Day) 15%
Saturday (Night) 20%
Sunday (Day) 15%
Sunday (Night) 20%
Bank Holiday 50%
Overtime 25%

Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Nurse with active NMC Registration to join our team on the Private Addictions Ward.

Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.

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.

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans while acting as the named nurse for a defined group of patients. You will monitor patient progress, respond to changing needs, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes. The role includes leading shifts, delegating nursing duties, maintaining a safe clinical environment, supporting newly qualified staff through preceptorship, and participating in clinical supervision and continuous professional development. You will also ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, medicines management policies, the NMC Code, and organisational standards to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field
  

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience in Addictions
  
  

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.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• 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.