Learning Disabilities Nurse

The Priory; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a dedicated Learning Disability Nurse for its facility in Ayr. The role involves providing exceptional care to patients with mental health issues while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service)

Birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Free car parking

Subsidised meals on site

Employee benefits scheme

Full onsite induction training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is essential.
• Experience in a related environment is required.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for junior staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to enhance engagement.
• Contribute to care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Lead shifts and mentor students and team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Self-motivation

Patient-centred care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Learning Disability Nurse to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Ayr, South Ayrshire. This hospital provides acute adult mental health services within a low Secure Service, for patients with personality disorders.

As a Nurse you will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills when liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and organisations, patients and relatives. Youshould also have a good working knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Experience in a related environment is essential.

As a Nurse your key duties include:

• Provide a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
• Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
• At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
• The following skills and experience would be more preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Excellent team working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
• The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development

In return for your expertise and hard work, we also offer a wide range of benefits:

• A competitive salary - The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary starting from £31,900per annum depending on your years of experience
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30) plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.
• Free car parking
• Subsidised meals on site
• Employee benefits scheme (e.g., discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)
• Full onsite induction training and orientation programme

Percentage of pro rata splits for Welcome bonus based on working hours:

16 hours and below contract – 0%
16.5 – 32.5 hour contract – 50%
33 hour + contract – 100%

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Full-time hours: 37.5 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Ayr KA6 6PT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
• Have you had COVID-19 Vaccinations.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.