Mental Health Nurse

Description

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic!
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site-based
Salary: £36,176 to £41,953 (depending on experience)
Position: Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse (6-12 months post-registration experience required)
Please note: This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

As a vital member of our team, you will work on the low secure forensic ward, engaging in rotational shifts over a two-week period:

• Day Shift: 8am - 8:15pm
• Night Shift: 8pm - 8:15am

Your schedule will look like this:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

Due to our location, having access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. However, we are also conveniently accessible via:

• Local bus/train station
• Ayr town centre (3 miles away)

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Low Secure Forensic Ward team. Your contributions will directly impact patient recovery by:

• Supporting the assessment and delivery of personalized treatment plans
• Ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care for all patients

For more detailed information, please refer to the attached job description.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Mental Health or Learning Disability
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practices
• Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development
• A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement, and quality

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we are dedicated to your success and growth. You will receive:

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Note: Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With over 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support more than 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat over 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older adults.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.