Staff Nurse

Priory; Ayr; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - extra day off

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, tech, private

IPD sponsorship and leadership courses

Development opportunities

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is recruiting a Staff Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability to join our team. The role is in a low secure ward with rotational day/night shifts on a two-week cycle, offering a competitive salary (£39,176 - £41,596 per year) plus a £5,000 welcome bonus and relocation support up to £3,000.

Access to vehicle recommended given Ayr location. The post requires active NMC registration, a minimum of 12 months post-registration experience, and CPD.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working within a mental health care environment.
• 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 be part of a compassionate team delivering prescribed nursing care safely and effectively.
• Maintain a safe and supportive care environment and exercise professional accountability.
• Respond effectively to changing environments while upholding high standards of care.
• Work on the low secure forensic ward with rotational shifts over a two-week period.
• Day and night shifts on a two-week pattern with blocks.

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic Salary is £39,176 - £41,596 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 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

Compensation: £39,176 - £41,596 / year

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a 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.

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 work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.

You will be working on the low secure forensic ward working rotational shifts over a two week period.

Day shift and night shift worked in blocks full time shifts:

• 8am- 8.15pm Days /8pm- 8.15am Nights


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


• Week 2 Wednesday and Thursday

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

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


• Minimum of 12 months 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.