Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job Description

Registered Mental Health Nurse – Full-Time Opportunity

Location: Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, Heath, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

About the Role and Our Service

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to become part of our supportive and close-knit team at Priory Hospital Hazelwood House. This is a low-secure facility providing specialised care for up to 14 adult males experiencing mental health challenges, often alongside learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, or other complex needs. We also offer diagnostic assessments like WAIS and ADOS for patients awaiting NHS evaluations.

In this rewarding position, you’ll contribute directly to patients’ recovery journeys by delivering compassionate, individualised care. Working collaboratively with experienced colleagues, you’ll help implement evidence-based therapies that empower people to regain confidence and achieve greater independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior staff in assessing needs, developing care plans, and carrying out daily tasks to promote patients’ wellbeing, dignity, and progress
• Providing prescribed nursing care to a designated group of patients within established guidelines
• Acting as a named nurse: assessing, planning, and delivering care in partnership with patients, their families, or carers, while respecting individual preferences
• Regularly observing and interacting with patients to evaluate their needs and track improvements
• Monitoring, updating, and reviewing care plans to ensure they remain effective and relevant

Every day brings variety—some challenging, others incredibly fulfilling—and your empathy and resilience will make a real difference during both the ups and downs.
For full details, please refer to the attached job description.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 6 months of post-registration experience in a mental health or learning disabilities setting
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in your specialist area
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults through person-centred care

If you’d like to discuss the role further, feel free to email TerriO’Garro@priorygroup.com.

Why Join Us?

At Priory, we invest in our people because your growth helps us deliver outstanding care. You’ll receive ongoing support through regular development reviews, comprehensive training, and clear progression routes into leadership or advanced clinical roles.

Our benefits package includes:

• Free onsite parking
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible perks such as discounted gym memberships, IT equipment, and a healthcare cash plan (via Simply Health)
• Opportunities for professional qualifications sponsorship through our Individual Professional Development panel
• Long-service recognition and refer-a-friend incentives
• Dedicated leadership and management training programmes

We may start shortlisting as soon as applications arrive and could close the vacancy early if we find the right candidates.

About Priory

As the UK’s largest independent provider of mental health and social care services, Priory supports more than 26,000 people annually across a network of over 280 facilities. With a workforce of 13,000, we specialise in treating over 70 conditions—from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, autism, learning disabilities, brain injuries, and more—helping individuals live fuller, more independent lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. Find out more about our accessibility provisions here.
Successful candidates will need an appropriate DBS check (or equivalent for Access NI/Disclosure Scotland), which Priory will fund.

Please note: We do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies for this position.