Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic/ Low Secure Forensic Ward

Salary is £36,176 - £41,953 per annum plus £5,000 welcome bonus

Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3,000

(Terms apply)

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse 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.

What you'll be doing

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: 

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

What you'll bring to the role

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.

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.

About Priory

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.

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.