Full job descriptionStaff Nurse Opportunity at Priory Melton PlacePriory 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.
Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs. Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.
Join Priory Hospital Melton Place as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and become part of a supportive, passionate team making a real difference to people’s lives. You’ll play an important role in helping individuals on their recovery journey, providing personalised, compassionate care in a specialist mental health setting. Using evidence-based therapies and a person-centred approach, you’ll support patients to build confidence, develop new skills and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver high-quality, compassionate and person-centred mental health care.
*Assess, plan and regularly review individualised care plans to meet patients’ needs.
*Administer medication safely and maintain accurate clinical records.
*Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and positive patient outcomes.
*Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment where patients feel valued, respected and supported.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
*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.
What We Will Give You in Return
*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 Priory
Priory 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.