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Mental Health Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £36,176 - £41,953 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
£36,176 to £41,953 depending on experience
Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience.
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
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
Due to location access to a car is desirable
It also has excellent transport links, including:
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
£36,176 to £41,953 depending on experience
Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience.
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
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
Due to location access to a car is desirable
It also has excellent transport links, including:
- Local bus/train station
- Ayr town centre located 3 miles away
What you'll be doing
You will join the team on the Low Secure Forensic Ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
- Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health or Learning Disability.
- Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
What we will give you in return
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.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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.