Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in England is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to deliver compassionate care to patients. The role involves working within a dedicated team, supporting patients with their recovery through personalized care plans. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meal

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates for gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of post-registration experience as an RMN.
• Active NMC registration with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group.
• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care with the patient.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Education

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Mental Health Nurse

Application Deadline: 5 January 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Norwich

Compensation: £36,176 / year

Priory Hospital Norwich is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Set in the Norfolk countryside a mile outside the town of Attleborough, Norfolk, Priory Hospital Norwich is a 24/7 mental health inpatient provision which provides care for males and females, split across wards which care for differing levels of acuity. We accept referrals from across the UK and support the NHS with patient flow, by providing a pathway of care suited to individual needs, including medium to high risk patients.

Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas. Norwich also provides a 24/7 rapid response drug and alcohol service including detox.

What you'll be doing

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.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

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 must be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6–12 months of post-registration experience, an active NMC registration, and a completed preceptorship programme. They possess a solid understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, and can demonstrate evidence of ongoing post-registration professional development. They show a positive attitude with a clear commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and are able to apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice. The candidate also has excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, they have a minimum of six months’ experience in a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by continued professional development within the relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

What we will give you in return

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meal
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• 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)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses