Senior Mental Health Nurse – Priory Healthcare | £40,672 per Year | Birmingham
Job Overview
Priory Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Priory Beverley House in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £40,672 per year and a working week of 37.5 hours.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients with complex mental health needs while supporting junior staff and contributing to clinical governance and continuous improvement.
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior Mental Health Nurse
- Employer: Priory Healthcare
- Location: Priory Beverley House, 527–529 City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8LL
- Salary: £40,672 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Reference Number: 564829
- Date Posted: 20 August 2026
- Closing Date: 15 September 2026
- Professional Registration: Current UK professional registration required
About Priory Beverley House
Priory Beverley House is a Level 2 rehabilitation service for females with complex mental health needs, including emotionally unstable personality disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The service is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with public transport links nearby.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care.
- Assess patients and develop appropriate care plans.
- Implement and review care plans with patients and their families.
- Support patients with physical and mental health needs.
- Build trusting relationships with patients.
- Promote patient choice, dignity and independence.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor patient wellbeing and respond to changing needs.
- Escalate concerns appropriately.
- Act as Nurse in Charge when required.
- Prioritise and delegate duties effectively.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Support, supervise and develop junior staff.
- Support student nurses.
- Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Previous experience working as a Senior Nurse.
- A good understanding of NMC standards and professional practice.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- A positive and flexible approach to delivering high-quality care.
- A commitment to continuous improvement.
- Current UK professional registration.
Important: This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses. Previous Senior Nurse experience is required.
UK Professional Registration
The vacancy states that applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Internationally trained nurses should ensure they meet the relevant UK registration requirements before applying.
DBS Check
The role is subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Priory Healthcare states that it will cover the cost of the DBS check.
Salary and Working Hours
- Salary: £40,672 per year
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Deadline
Closing date: 15 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the stated deadline.
Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa Sponsorship
The vacancy information provided does not confirm that Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or visa sponsorship is available for this specific role.
Applicants who require sponsorship should contact Priory Healthcare directly to confirm whether sponsorship can be offered before applying.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.
Full Details + Apply:
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0358-26-0469/ats-direct-apply
Important Information for Applicants
Before applying, ensure that you:
- Meet the Senior Nurse experience requirement.
- Hold current UK professional registration.
- Meet the professional requirements for the position.
- Understand the responsibilities of the role.
- Are able to work the advertised full-time hours.
- Submit your application before 15 September 2026.
Quick Summary
Senior Mental Health Nurse – Birmingham
£40,672 per year | Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours/week
Priory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Nurse for its Beverley House rehabilitation service in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The position is designed for nurses with Senior Nurse experience, current UK professional registration and a strong understanding of NMC standards and professional practice.
Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Disclaimer
Job information is based on the vacancy published on NHS Jobs on 20 August 2026. Applicants should verify the latest vacancy details, eligibility requirements, closing date and sponsorship information directly with the employer before applying.