Full job descriptionQualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)Priory Lichfield Road is offering a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week with a salary of £36,176.0. This position requires a qualified registered mental health nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post registration experience, active NMC registration, and a completed preceptorship programme. This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses. You will be working on the rehabilitation ward based in Walsall, West Midlands. Priory Lichfield Road is a rehabilitation service offering both level 1 and 2 care, all set within a modern, purpose-built centre. It is specifically designed to support both males and females who have severe, complex and enduring mental health needs, which might include treatment-resistant conditions.
The site is conveniently located near local train stations, providing straightforward rail connections from surrounding areas, while regular bus services also operate nearby with routes directly serving the location. This makes commuting to and from the hospital both convenient and reliable using public transport.
What You’ll Be DoingWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6–12 months of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, person-centred care within an agreed framework, working closely with patients, families, and carers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. You will act as the named nurse for a defined group of patients, accurately observing and engaging with individuals to assess their needs, monitor progress, and respond appropriately to changes in condition. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive and safe care environment while effectively managing and prioritising nursing duties within the shift coordination framework. The role also involves participating in clinical and non-clinical meetings, handling patient and family feedback professionally, and supporting the delivery of excellent standards of care. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
What You’ll Bring to the RoleEssential:
*NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
*Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
*Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
What We Will Give You in ReturnWe 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.
*Free on-site parking
*Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
*Enhanced maternity pay
*Contributory pension scheme
*Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
*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
About PrioryPriory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.