Charge Nurse

On-site in Ayr·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Priory Group

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Our summary

Salary: £46,014 - £49,314 a year
Work mode: On-site, Ayr
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Nursing

Requirements

What we're looking for

Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing
Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience within a clinical speciality
Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality, with evidence of strong and visible positive leadership skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
£46,014 - £49,314 dependant on experience plus £5,000 welcome bonus
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.

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for 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. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll do

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.

The Charge Nurse provides senior nursing leadership within the ward team, working closely with the Ward Manager to ensure high standards of care.

You will be required to participate in an on-call rota which is worked on a rota basis with the Ward Managers and Charge Nurses.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Essential for the role

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.