Senior Staff Nurse Rehab and Recovery
Priory Healthcare
Stapleton, BS16 1EQ
Salary
£39,392 to £41,953
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
60 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This role involves working as a senior nurse on a Rehab and Recovery ward, supporting patients to recover from mental health issues or addiction. You'll work with a team to create care plans, supervise junior staff, and ensure high standards of care. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with patients and teams, and is looking for a challenge.
What you'll need
- You need to be a qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months of experience and active NMC registration.
- You should have completed a preceptorship or equivalent programme.
- Experience in Rehab and Recovery is a plus, but not essential.
- You'll need to be able to work 37.5 hours a week, including some shifts and on-calls.
- You'll need to be able to travel to the hospital in Stapleton, Bristol.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or shadowing in a Rehab and Recovery setting to gain experience.
- Make sure you're up-to-date with your NMC registration and any required continuing professional development.
- Check the Priory Hospital Bristol website for more information about the hospital and the role.
- Practice your communication and teamwork skills, as these will be essential in this role.
- Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
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Job description
Priory Hospital Bristol Full-time | 37.5 hours a week | Site-based at Bristol Salary £39,392. Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months post-r...
The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients, assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care plans in partnership with patients and their families. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate clinical records, and ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders. The role includes supervising and supporting nursing and healthcare assistant staff, acting as Nurse in Charge when required, contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and professional standards. The post holder will also support the development of junior staff and student nurses while maintaining their own professional development and adherence to the NMC Code and organisational policies.
You will join the team on the Rehab and Recovery ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the hospital HR on MaureenMcgarrigle@priorygroup.com
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Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 23 miles from the hospital.
Essential
- Essential
- Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months post-registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme
Desirable
- experience in Rehab and Recovery
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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