Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary: £39,176 - £41,596 per annum plus £5,000 welcome bonus
Relocation support: up to £3,000 (Terms apply)
Hours: 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.

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:
Shift Pattern

• Days: 8am - 8.15pm
• Nights: 8pm - 8.15am
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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