Learning Disability Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Ayr; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits as a Learning Disability Nurse in a leading healthcare provider's facility in Ayr. In this fulfilling role, you will provide high-quality care to individuals with mental health challenges, ensuring their well-being and promoting recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, develop care plans, and lead shifts while mentoring student nurses. This organization values your growth and offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various perks to support your career development. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Free parking

Subsidised onsite meals

Full induction and orientation training

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in mental health care.
• Knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to enhance patient engagement.
• Lead shifts and mentor junior nurses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Self-Motivation

Patient-Centered Care

Evidence-Based Care

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

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The Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA6 6PT

Priory Group Division

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?

Job Advert Location Description

Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to adults, Priory promises a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Job Advert Role Description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Learning Disability Nurse to work in an exceptional hospital based in 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 the UK’s leading healthcare providers. You should have excellent interpersonal skills when liaising with the multidisciplinary team, external agencies, patients, and relatives. A good working knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is essential. Experience in a related environment is also required.

As a Nurse, your key duties include:

• Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorders
• Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
• Contributing to patient assessments, creating a care plan with the individual, and monitoring progress
• Leading shifts and mentoring/supporting student nurses and team members at a senior level
• Following all codes of conduct, standards, legislation, respecting rights, and promoting ethical practice
• The following skills and experience are preferred and beneficial:
• Excellent teamwork skills
• A high level of self-motivation and flexibility
• A commitment to patient-centered, values-based, and evidence-based care
• A drive for continuous personal learning and development

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary starting from £31,900 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for career development across various care settings
• Free parking
• Subsidised onsite meals
• Full induction and orientation training

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

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

Due to sponsorship limits, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles. This remains under review.

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About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and support services to adults and young people, Priory Group offers challenging and fulfilling careers with a supportive, world-class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Our network includes hospitals, residential care homes, education facilities, and supported living services, making a real and lasting difference in people's lives.

Priory supports COVID-19 vaccination for colleagues working with vulnerable individuals, considering it our best defense. We record vaccination status for all staff, which will not affect employment offers and is handled per GDPR. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles require successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory Group covers the cost of the DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.