Priory
Mental Health Nurse

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026 Department: Nursing Location: Priory Hospital Arnold Compensation: £36,296 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Arnold
£36,296.0 per year
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team.
Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.
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.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care, working closely with patients, families and carers.
- Act as a Named Nurse, assessing patients’ needs, developing and reviewing care plans and monitoring their progress.
- Observe and engage with patients to identify changes in their presentation, responding appropriately to changing needs and risks.
- Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to coordinate and deliver effective patient care.
- Prioritise and delegate nursing duties appropriately, taking charge of the ward when required and maintaining a safe care environment.
- Support the safe management of medication and ensure care is delivered in line with safeguarding, Mental Health, Mental Capacity and DoLS requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
- Completed a nursing preceptorship programme.
- Minimum 6 months’ post-registration experience.
- Good knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practice.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Commitment to continued professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
- Experience assessing patient needs and reviewing nursing care plans.
- Experience working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Experience supporting or coordinating a nursing shift and delegating duties appropriately.
- Evidence of continued professional development within a relevant clinical field.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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 parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location