Bank Staff Nurse - #2192143

Department:

Nursing

Employment Type:

Bank

Location:

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation:

£15 / year

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse to join the team.



Our dedicated facility, The Manor Ward, provides expert care for a range of needs, including alcohol and drug addiction, behavioural addictions, and a wide range of mental health conditions, within a safe and supportive environment.

Across both services, our teams are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care, placing you at the heart of your treatment journey and helping you achieve the best possible outcomes. All treatment is tailored to your individual needs and structured in line National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

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

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  Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
  
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  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.
  
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  Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
  
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  Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
  
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  Evaluate and respond to changes in patient’s condition and needs.
  
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  Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers.
  

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.



The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6–12 months of post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. They will possess a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, alongside evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to change, improvement, and high-quality care, with the ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Applicants should also have a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by continued professional development within a relevant field.



For more information about the role, you can email

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.

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  Free on-site parking
  
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  Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  
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  Enhanced maternity pay
  
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  Contributory pension scheme
  
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  Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  
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  Access to development opportunities
  
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  Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  
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  Leadership & management development
  
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  Long service award
  
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  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.