Staff Nurse Mental Health/Learning Disability Reference PRI99391 Location Priory Hospital Middleton St George, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1TS Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary £31,500 - £37,227 per annum plus enhancements Hours 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours are available) Vacancy Type Permanent - Full Time Job Advert Role Description Due to the current hospital needs we are unable to accept newly qualified at this time. 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, supplemented meals 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 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 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. Priory MSG - Victoria from Priory on Vimeo. Division DBS info About us As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support. As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding. Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. Job Description JOB_DESCRIPTION_STAFF_NURSE_2021.pdf Closing Date 27/03/2025