Job Description

Priory Hospital Norwich is a 34 bedded acute mental Health hospital which opened in 2020 across 3 wards situation in the town of Attleborough. We are soon expanding to 44 beds with an additional PICU opening in Summer 2025! The role of Night nurse is a great opportunity to join PHN MDT team working collaboratively to deliver a high standard of care. Priory Hospital Norwich ensures that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients.



Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.

Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care

which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients

named nurse.

Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and

evaluate their progress.

Monitor and review Nursing Care plans. Evaluate and respond to changes in patient's condition and needs. Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and

their families / carers.

Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of

the Multi-Disciplinary team

Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings

as requested

Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift

co-ordination Framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far

as reasonable practicable a safe environment.

Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to

preceptorship and revalidation.

Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues

and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and

suggestions. Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to

meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers

Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least once a month. Undertake the role of "Preceptor" to newly qualified staff. Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and

requirements. Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and

Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.

Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times. * Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code.