Priory Healthcare

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary

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. 

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

Main duties of the job

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

 

Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field

 

For more information about the role, you can email michellepark@priorygroup.com

About us

Priory is the UKs 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 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

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,176 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

461533

Job locations

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.

Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.

Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in 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

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


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

Michelle Park

michellepark@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,176 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

461533

Job locations

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


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