Mental Health Nurse

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 the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

However, the site is also accessible via the below public transport links.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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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.