Senior Charge Nurse - Mental Health & LD Leadership

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

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.