Senior Staff Nurse

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic invites applications for a Senior Staff Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability. The role involves direct patient care, clinical interventions, and leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a secure, supportive environment.

You will work a two-week rotating pattern, with day and night shifts, and have access to relocation support up to £3,000 and a welcome bonus of £5,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience working within a mental health care environment and completion of preceptorship programme.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• You will provide direct personal care and clinical interventions to patients/service users, coordinating care delivered by colleagues.
• You will deliver high-quality, safe nursing care in line with the NMC Code, maintaining consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence.
• You will lead the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care, addressing both physical and mental health needs while promoting patients’ rights, dignity and independence.
• You will also supervise junior staff and students, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and ensure accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• You will be working rotational shifts over a two week period.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

CPD

Education

NMC registration as Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability 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. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Salary is £42,392 - £44,953 per annum plus £5,000 welcome bonus

Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3,000 (Terms apply)

Full Time - 37.5 Hours/Hours worked are over 7 days on a two week pattern with rotational days and nights worked in blocks. Pattern allows every second weekend off.

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Department: Nursing

Location: Ayr Clinic

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will provide direct personal care and clinical interventions to patients/service users, coordinating care delivered by colleagues. You will deliver high-quality, safe nursing care in line with the NMC Code, maintaining consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence.

You will lead the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care, addressing both physical and mental health needs while promoting patients’ rights, dignity and independence. You will also supervise junior staff and students, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and ensure accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

You will be working rotational shifts over a two week period.

Shift schedule

• Day shift: 8am-8.15pm; Night shift: 8pm-8.15am


• Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday


• Week 2 Wednesday and Thursday

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with active NMC registration.


• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience working within a mental health care environment and completion of preceptorship programme.


• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.


• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.


• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay


• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave


• Contributory pension scheme


• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare


• 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.