Bank Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrolment

Development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic seeks a Bank Mental Health Nurse to support a lower secure service for adults with mental health issues. Based in Ayr, the clinic serves patients across the UK and offers opportunities in stepdown services Lochlea House and Gatehouse as part of Ayr Clinic.

This role requires an RMN with active NMC registration and post-registration experience, with preceptorship completed. You will deliver care within a personalised framework, collaborate with qualified staff, and

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with active NMC registration.
• 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience.
• Completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care with patient and family involvement.
• Observe and engage with patients to assess needs and progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

NMC Registration

Post-registration experience

Preceptorship training

Job description

Bank Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Ayr Clinic

Compensation: £20.00 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join the team. Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We can support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire which are part of Ayr Clinic also.

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 Mental Health 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a 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 at least six months of post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment and evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.