At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient recovery and deliver tailored treatment plans in a low secure forensic ward.
- Company: Join Priory, the UK's leading independent provider of mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, birthday holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy free on-site parking and access to various development pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
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.
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.
- 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 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
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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.
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.
REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTHCARE NURSE in Ayr employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
