About this role
Job summary
Priory Burston House, located in the historic market town of Diss, near the border of Suffolk, provides level 2 rehabilitation for male patients with a learning disability. Across rehabilitation and low secure care, our specialist learning disability service also cares for adults who may have complex mental health needs, including autism and personality disorders.
While transport links to the hospital are somewhat limited, a local bus service runs just past the site, providing accessible public transport for staff and visitors travelling from surrounding areas. The location remains reachable by public transport, although candidates may find access easier if travelling by car or planning their journey in advance.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to a defined group of patients/service users by assessing, planning, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating care in partnership with patients and their families, while acting as the named nurse and responding to individual needs and choices. Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external professionals, contributing to a multidisciplinary team approach and supporting quality improvement and clinical governance processes. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, escalate concerns appropriately, and provide accessible information about care. Support, supervise, and mentor junior, new, agency, and student staff, while undertaking leadership responsibilities including Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager, Site Coordinator, or ward lead roles when required. Prioritise and delegate nursing duties effectively to maintain a safe environment, complete mandatory training and professional development requirements, and participate in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice. Build positive professional relationships and respond appropriately to concerns, complaints, and challenging behaviour, while adhering to safeguarding procedures, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Medicines Management policies, Priory Group policies, and the NMC Code at all times.
You will join the team on the Secure and rehabilitation 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.
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Burston House
Part-Time of 26.88 hours a week
£29,067
Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with 2+ years post-registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability services as a minimum
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
You will be working on the Secure and rehabilitation ward.
Night shift will be from 19:30 to 07:45 with a 1.5 hour unpaid break Week 1 Friday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 Friday and Saturday.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme. Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices. Evidence of post registration continuing professional development. Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Burston House
Rectory Road
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 5TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)