Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Priory Healthcare Registered Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 30 November 2026
Job summary
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Full Time | 37.5 hours | Site based
Salary is £36,176 - £38,596 per annum
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team and promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented.
- 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.
For more information, you can contact the Director of Clinical Services at [email protected]
About us
Based in Chelmsford, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults and young people, including autism and ADHD assessments.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,176 to £38,596 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
571224
Job locations
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the Director of Clinical Services at [email protected]
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the Director of Clinical Services at [email protected]
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a minimum of 12 months of post-registration experience is required, along with active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional standards, and be able to demonstrate ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. They will show a positive attitude and a commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care. The ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice is essential, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
Essential
- A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a minimum of 12 months of post-registration experience is required, along with active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional standards, and be able to demonstrate ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. They will show a positive attitude and a commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care. The ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice is essential, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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 Chelmsford
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Director of Clinical Services
Belinda Wallace
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,176 to £38,596 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
571224
Job locations
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
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