Bank Learning Disability Nurse

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Bank Learning Disability Nurse for their Ayr Clinic. The role involves integral patient care, assessment, and support within a compassionate team. Candidates must be qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurses with post-registration experience. This position offers excellent training, development opportunities, and various employee benefits, including free parking, subsidized meals, and additional annual leave for birthdays.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience in a learning disabilities care environment.
• Active NMC registration.
• Completion of preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to patients.
• Assess and deliver nursing care with patient involvement.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)

Job description

Overview

Role: Bank Learning Disability Nurse

Department: Nursing

Location: Ayr Clinic, Ayrshire, Scotland

Compensation: £20.00 / hour

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Bank Learning Disability Nurse to join the team. Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Learning Disability Nurse you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of 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.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have a sound understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of ongoing post-registration professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a strong commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, supported by a minimum of six months' experience in a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, and a clear record of continued professional development in the relevant field.

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
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of 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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately if enough suitable candidates are identified, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.