Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Centrally located within easy access of the Medway Towns, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Ashford and Maidstone and set within acres of beautiful gardens is The Priory Hospital, Ticehurst House. If you are seeking a new nursing experience where you can really have an impact upon the care of our young patients - come and talk to us. We have 2 CAMHS wards, Tier 4 and HDU where we offer comprehensive inpatient and specialist mental health services for young people aged 12 to 18.
Are you seeking to progress your nursing career within a specialist mental health environment? We are seeking a full time Senior Staff Nurse to work on our CAMHS High Dependency unit. You will provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the ward manager. The postholder will supervise a defined group of team members contributing to their overall CPD, undertaking the role of preceptor to newly qualified nurses acting as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and team vision.
Our CAMHS nurses work closely with our established professional mental health team including consultant psychiatrists, doctors and the committed therapy team. You will have the support of our excellent healthcare assistants. Our Senior Management team will listen to your thoughts and ideas and you have the opportunity to be really involved and engaged in the care of our young people
You will be a Registered Mental Health nurse with 2 years post registration experience and active NMC membership. You will be a qualified mentor or will commit to achieve this within 2 years of coming into post with our support. Bringing with you excellent communication skills and a positive attitude and commitment to change you will have the ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Most importantly you will be motivated and excited about leadership, providing advice and guidance to new starters and junior colleagues
A competitive salary plus generous enhancements, many benefits in line with the NHS, NMC payment in full, £250 contribution towards CPD, flexible Priory Group benefits including company pension scheme, Continuous professional and independent development, mentorship and supervision. In addition to annual leave which increases along with your service you have a day off on your birthday. You will never have to search for a parking space and can enjoy lunchtimes with your colleagues in the highly subsidised staff restaurant.
If you are interested in finding out more please complete the short pre application form and our nurse recruiter will be in touch.
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.
As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.
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.