Staff Nurse Mental Health/Learning Disability

About Priory Hospital Middleton St George
With a CQC rating of ‘Good’ (July 2021) the Priory Hospital Middleton St George is located in extensive grounds close to Darlington, County Durham 40 minutes from the coast, 30 minutes from the Yorkshire Dales and within easy reach of the cities of Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The seven wards of the hospital provide individualised treatment and care for people with mental health needs, including adults who present with complex and challenging behaviours. Staff wellbeing and recognition is a priority with various events held throughout the year to thank staff for their contribution and commitment to the hospital. The hospital’s grounds are also used for various events such as sports days and barbeques for patients, carers and colleagues.
As well as free parking on site, supplementedmeals on shift, and access to an on-site gym, there is a staff lounge with excellent facilities for breaks.
Job Profile
Deliver high quality, service users focussed care
Participate in the development of new services and care pathways
Support the local implementation of the Group Nursing Strategy
Engage in continuous quality improvement within your service
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities
Registered nurse with active NMC PIN
Newly Qualified nurses welcomed as Preceptorship can be offered
Relevant clinical experience
Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.
Excellent verbal , interpersonal and written communication skills
Priory Healthcare Benefits
Excellent salary
Free on-site parking
Supplemented meals on duty
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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 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
Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Additional benefits for nurses at The Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Welcome bonus
Fully funded DBS
Fully funded NMC registration
Return to Practice support
Mentorship experience
Management and Leadership development opportunities
Pay enhancements of
20% additional per hour for any hours worked on a weekday night, Saturday and Saturday night
50% additional per hour for any hours worked on a Sunday, Sunday night or Bank Holiday
Our shift patterns are
- Day shifts 7am until 7:30 pm
- Night shifts 7pm to 7am
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
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