Priory Hospital Altrincham
£34,086-£36,575 per annum
Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team.   Located in South Manchester, Priory Hospital Altrincham is set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, providing the perfect setting for you to focus on your recovery. 

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a named nurse, working with patients and their families/carers to assess, plan and deliver personalised nursing care.
• Monitor patients’ wellbeing and progress, recognising and responding promptly to changes in their mental health and care needs.
• Develop, review and update nursing care plans, ensuring care remains person-centred and reflects patient choice.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective patient care and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Take responsibility for prioritising and delegating nursing duties during shifts, including acting as nurse in charge when required.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty requirements are followed.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, reflective practice and the development of colleagues, including supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship.

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Completed preceptorship programme.
• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development following registration.
• Experience assessing, planning and reviewing person-centred nursing care.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting or developing newly qualified nursing staff.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.