Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Application Deadline: 3 April 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cragston Court

Compensation: £41,380 / year


Description
Cragston Court is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is afull time, 37.5 hourrole working both days and nights on a 6 week rolling rota.

Located in Blakelow, Cragston Court is a 20 bed residential service, offering nurse-led rehabilitation programmes for people living with enduring mental health conditions. We support people coming to us from a hospital environment, and those stepping up from another community placement or their own homes.


What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, 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 residents.

• 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 need and evaluate 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.

You'll be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. You'll demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. You will also possess a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice.

For more information about the role, you can contact the Service Manager Lisa Green on lisagreen@priorygroup.com or 0191 2864443

Please note, we are not accepting any agency submissions outside of our PSL portal and any submitted via email will be considered a gift.


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.

• 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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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