Staff Nurse in Ayr

On-site in Ayr·Full-time·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

Priory Group

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Our summary

Salary: £39,176 - £41,596 a year
Work mode: On-site, Ayr
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Priory Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Ayr.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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.

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
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 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

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.