Priory Healthcare

RMN/RNLD

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.

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 a Registered Mental Health, 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

  • Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
  • Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
  • Evaluate and respond to changes in patients condition and needs.
  • Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers

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

£32,760 to £42,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

415914

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cardiff

Dyfrig Road, Tyntyla Avenue, Odiham Road

Cardiff

Wales

CF5 5AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a RMN/RNLD to join the team. Low secure 4 beds, male and females, 18+. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a RMN/RNLD to join the team. Low secure 4 beds, male and females, 18+. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality.
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality.

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 Cardiff

Dyfrig Road, Tyntyla Avenue, Odiham Road

Cardiff

Wales

CF5 5AD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cardiff

Dyfrig Road, Tyntyla Avenue, Odiham Road

Cardiff

Wales

CF5 5AD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RMN/RNLD

Michelle Mason

michellemason@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,760 to £42,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

415914

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cardiff

Dyfrig Road, Tyntyla Avenue, Odiham Road

Cardiff

Wales

CF5 5AD


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