Staff Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our nursing team. You will provide high-quality care on a low secure mental health ward, rotating days and nights on a two-week pattern, with every second weekend off.

The role requires active NMC registration and at least 12 months post-registration experience in mental health or learning disability settings. We offer a competitive salary (£39,176–£41,596 per year) plus a £5,000 welcome bonus and relocation support up to £3,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience in a mental health environment and completion of preceptorship.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and standards.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with commitment to change and high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care safely and effectively in a low secure ward.
• Work as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Maintain a safe and supportive care environment with professional accountability.
• Respond effectively to changing environments and nursing needs.
• Maintain high standards of care at all times.

Skills

NMC registration

CPD

Communication skills

Flexible/innovative care

Education

Mental Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Staff Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ayr Clinic

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

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 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.

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.