Staff Nurse

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.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care
• Assess, plan and review individualised care for patient
• Administer medication and maintain accurate clinical record
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support recover
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,176 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

538575

Job locations

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Priory Melton Place

£36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs.

Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.

Job responsibilities

Priory Melton Place

£36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs.

Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices.

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

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Priory Melton Place

£36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team who is qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a community-facing facility, which provides an alternative to a hospital setting, whilst still having the expertise to support those with complex and enduring mental health needs.

Our new specialist residential mental health service provides 24 hour nursing care for males and females aged 18 years and above, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of a learning disability.

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality nursing practice.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding practices.