Charge Nurse

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits incl. gym membership

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Ayr Clinic is seeking a Charge Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing to join our team. Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder, with access to a vehicle recommended.

The Charge Nurse provides senior nursing leadership within the ward team, working closely with the Ward Manager to ensure high standards of care and to support people’s wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience within a clinical speciality.
• Demonstrable leadership ability with a track record of senior nursing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing leadership within the ward team.
• Collaborate with the Ward Manager to maintain high standards of care.
• Participate in an on-call rota on a rota basis.

Skills

Leadership skills

NMC registration

Job description

Charge Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Charge Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing to join our team. Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. The Charge Nurse provides senior nursing leadership within the ward team, working closely with the Ward Manager to ensure high standards of care. You will be required to participate in an on‑call rota which is worked on a rota basis with the Ward Managers and Charge Nurses. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing
• Minimum of 18 months post‑registration experience within a clinical speciality
• Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality, with evidence of strong and visible positive leadership skills

What We Will Give You in Return

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.