Learning Disability Nurse - Nights

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse for night shifts at their Ayr Clinic. This full-time role involves delivering personalized patient care, assessing needs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality treatment. The ideal candidate will possess active NMC registration, with experience in the mental health or learning disabilities care environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered including free parking and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse with active NMC registration.
• 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience.
• Sound understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care within an agreed framework.
• Assess and deliver nursing care with patients and their families.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to practice

Commitment to improvement and quality

Patient assessment and care planning

Education

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with active NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Learning Disability Nurse - Nights

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ayr Clinic

Compensation: £36,176 - £41,953 / year

Description: Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Learning Disability Nurse - Nights to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours. 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. 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 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 patient's named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

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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's 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, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

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