Staff Nurse

Description

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.

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £34,086 - £36,575 / year

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.

What you'll be doing

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.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

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.

The following experience would be beneficial

• 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.

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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

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

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