About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary £36,176
Full Time role of 37.5 hours a week
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team. The role operates on a two-week rota: Week One: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Week Two: Wednesday and Thursday. Day and night shifts are worked in blocks, with day shifts typically arranged in 12-week blocks and night shifts in 68-week blocks, depending on ward requirements and availability.
Main duties of the job
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.
As a Staff Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to a defined group of patients, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, deliver and regularly review individualised care, acting as a named nurse and maintaining accurate clinical records. The role involves prioritising and delegating nursing duties, promoting equality and dignity, supporting the management of behaviours of concern, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty requirements. You will maintain high professional standards through mandatory training, clinical supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development, while adhering to the NMC Code and Priory policies and procedures.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Qualified Registered Nurse with active NMC Registration. Knowledge of NMC Standards, guidelines, requests and professional practices. Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise. Excellent verbal , interpersonal and written communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
6 Dalmellington Road
Ayr
South Ayrshire
KA6 6PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)