Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Holmewood; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Holmewood is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for a full-time role at Hazelwood House. You will be part of a compassionate team supporting patients with mental health needs. Responsibilities include delivering personalized care, assessing patient needs, and monitoring care plans. Candidates should have at least six months of relevant post-registration experience. The organization offers comprehensive professional development opportunities and benefits including on-site parking and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care considering patient choice.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients to assess their needs.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Assessment skills

Patient care

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Application Deadline: 24 January 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hazelwood House

Compensation: £38,010 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, in Heath, Derbyshire, is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. We also support those who have a learning disability, complex care needs and/or are on the autism spectrum. This hospital provides WAIS and ADOS assessments for patients who may be waiting for an NHS diagnosis.

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.

Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

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

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
• 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 opportunitiesSponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

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