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Registered Mental Health Nurse

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Hook

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Contract

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Hours

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Closing date

21 September 2026

21 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You'll be working as a nurse in a hospital for people with autism and learning disabilities. You'll help patients with their care, work with a team, and support their wellbeing. This job suits someone who enjoys working with people, is patient, and can work well under pressure.

What you'll need

  • You need to be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months of experience.
  • You should have experience working in mental health or learning disabilities care.
  • You'll need to be able to work 37.5 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends.
  • You must be able to travel to Hook, where the hospital is located.
  • You'll need to have a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.

How to boost your chances

  • Make sure you read the job description carefully and understand what's expected of you.
  • Highlight your experience working with people with autism and learning disabilities in your application.
  • Consider what you want to achieve in your career and how this role can help you get there.
  • Think about how you can contribute to the team and support the wellbeing of patients.
  • Check the hospital's website for more information about the role and the organisation.

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Job description

Description Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks£36,296 - £39,511 Full Time | of 37.5 hours a weekPriory Hospital Mildmay Oaks has an opportunity for a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months' post-registration experience to join our team.Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks is a specialist in autism and learning disability Conveniently located in Hook, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services, a peaceful rural setting with access to nearby towns and transport connections and easy access to Located 5 minutes from the M3 and parallel to the A30.

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.Responsible for delivering prescribed care to a defined group of patients within an agreed framework, assessing, planning, and providing person-centred nursing care in partnership with patients and their families/carers while acting as the named nurse. Accurately observes, assesses, and evaluates patients' needs and progress, monitoring and reviewing care plans and responding appropriately to changes in condition. Contributes effectively to multidisciplinary team working, participates in clinical and non-clinical meetings, and manages nursing priorities through effective delegation and shift coordination, including acting as nurse in charge when required. Maintains professional standards through ongoing development, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and adherence to preceptorship and revalidation requirements. Develops positive professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors, responds effectively to concerns and complaints, supports newly qualified staff through preceptorship, and works in accordance with safeguarding policies, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicines management procedures, organisational policies, and the NMC Code of Conduct. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role Essential for the role Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field 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 parkingEnhanced maternity payBirthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcareAccess to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardRefer 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.

About Priory Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.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.

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First seen

10 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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