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Priory Healthcare

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity to be part of something special? Priory is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join our team at a brand-new, nurse-led residential service in Melton Mowbray supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.

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. 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

  • Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
  • Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
  • Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
  • Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

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

£36,176 to £38,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425682

Job locations

Priory Melton Place

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Melton Place is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Melton Place is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and use flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. They will have a minimum of 6 months post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and use flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. They will have a minimum of 6 months post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Melton Place

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Melton Place

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD


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

Gary Stobbs

garystobbs@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,176 to £38,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425682

Job locations

Priory Melton Place

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD


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