RMN/RNLD Registered Nurse - Nights only

Priory Hospital Middleton St George £36,457 - £39,870 per annum Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a RMN/RNLD Registered Nurse - Nights only.

Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.

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.

• Act as the named nurse for a group of patients, taking responsibility for assessing, planning, delivering and reviewing individualised nursing care.
• Monitor patients' mental health, behaviour and overall wellbeing, recognising changes in presentation and responding appropriately to any changes in their needs or risk levels.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, update care plans and ensure all clinical records reflect patients' progress and ongoing support requirements.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families to support treatment plans, recovery goals and positive patient outcomes.
• Support the safe day-to-day running of the ward, prioritising nursing duties, administering medication in line with clinical policies and taking charge of the shift when required. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.

• Minimum of 6 months' post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.

• Completed preceptorship programme.

• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, professional standards and clinical practice.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical knowledge. The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience working within an inpatient mental health setting.

• Experience assessing, planning and reviewing individualised patient care plans.

• Experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs.

• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience supporting or mentoring newly qualified nurses and junior colleagues.

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.

• 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.