Priory Healthcare

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As registered mental health nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

  • Providing and supporting nursing care within the ward environment, including acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients
  • Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care in collaboration with patients and their families/carers, ensuring it reflects individual needs and preferences
  • Accurately observing, communicating with, and engaging service users to assess their needs and evaluate their progress
  • Promoting and adhering to the DBT model (for DBT unit roles)
  • Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. 

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,291 to £38,716 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

415903

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a registered mental health nurse to join the team in our psychiatric intensive care unit, bespoke therapeutic placement unit and dialectical behaviour therapy unit. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a registered mental health nurse to join the team in our psychiatric intensive care unit, bespoke therapeutic placement unit and dialectical behaviour therapy unit. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN and a minimum of six months post-registration experience in a mental health setting. Candidates should be confident communicators with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and a strong motivation for quality improvement. Proficiency in IT and the ability to use electronic care systems effectively are essential. Additionally, a thorough knowledge of NMC standards and a commitment to best practice are required.
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN and a minimum of six months post-registration experience in a mental health setting. Candidates should be confident communicators with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and a strong motivation for quality improvement. Proficiency in IT and the ability to use electronic care systems effectively are essential. Additionally, a thorough knowledge of NMC standards and a commitment to best practice are required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Annabelle Sargent

annabellesargent@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,291 to £38,716 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

415903

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


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