Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary: £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

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

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.

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.

Shift Pattern
You will be 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

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

Additional information
You can find additional information in the attached job description.