Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse/Learning Disability Nurse

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional development through a Nursing Preceptorship Programme. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients with mental health conditions, fostering therapeutic relationships, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to patient-centered care, you will thrive in this dynamic setting that values compassion and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Opportunities for development

Free car parking

Subsidised meals

Employee benefits scheme

Full onsite induction training

Qualifications

• Essential nursing degree in Mental Health or Learning Disability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care to individuals with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to enhance patient engagement.
• Contribute to patient assessments and care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Teamwork

Knowledge of Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

Education

Nursing Degree in Mental Health

Nursing Degree in Learning Disability

Job description

Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse/Learning Disability Nurse

Hours: Full time

Contract: Bank

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 20 Mar 2025

Closes: 19 Apr 2025

Job Description

Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse/Learning Disability Nurse

Reference: PRI99841
Location: The Ayr Clinic, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA6 6PT
Priory Group Division: Healthcare
Salary: £36,176 per annum plus a Welcome £3,000 Joining Bonus
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

About Us
Priory Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of independent specialist secure and step-down care across the UK. With hospitals around the country, 30 years of experience in our sector and highly skilled and experienced teams, we help patients and commissioners find the right care pathways without the need for multiple reassessments.

The Ayr Clinic, with its two step down services - Gatehouse and Lochlea, is a low secure setting, caring for men and women with mental illness and/or personality disorders.

About the Job
As a Newly Qualified Nurse, you will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers. You will be supported to grow in your career with our Nursing Preceptorship Programme, helping you to build on your existing skillset while practicing in a nurse-led environment.

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. You should also have a good working knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. The appropriate nursing degree in Mental Health or Learning Disability 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
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice

To be successful in the role you will bring a positive attitude with the ability to adapt, develop and keen to learn. You will be organised and motivated with excellent team working skills and have the commitment to provide patient-centred care, values-based and evidence-based practice.

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

• A competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30)
• Birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings
• Free car parking
• Subsidised meals
• Employee benefits scheme (e.g., discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free Apple Products loan scheme)
• Full onsite induction training and orientation programme

Proven skills and experience are a good start in this team, however what's really important is a sincere, caring approach towards our patients. We are looking for people who believe that each person deserves the best, who respects the dignity of others, and are warm, friendly, with a good sense of humour too. If you can also bring honesty, dedication and an organised approach, you could be the perfect fit for Ayr Clinic.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application. Please contact Laura Stevenson or Calum Fraser, our Directors of Clinical Services, if you would like to know more about the role and our Hospital.

Disclosure: All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure Scotland. Priory Group will cover the cost of the check.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

Closing Date: 31/03/2025