Job Description

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.



Knowing that you're making a difference to people's lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.



We have an amazing job opportunity for a Newly Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse to join our Nursing Team in providing excellent person centred care within Ayr Clinic. Ayr, South Ayrshire.



We don't just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn't exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.



About Us



Priory Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of independent specialist secure and step-down care across the UK. With hospitals around the country, 30 years of experience in our sector and highly skilled and experienced teams, we help patients and commissioners find the right care pathways without the need for multiple reassessments and we are looking for caring, compassionate people to join us.



The Ayr Clinic, with its two step down services - Gatehouse and Lochlea, is a low secure setting, caring for men and women mental illness and/or personality disorders.



About the Job



As a Newly Qualified Nurse you will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. You will be supported to grow in your career with our Nursing Preceptorship Programme, helping you to build on your existing skillset while practicing in a nurse-led environment.



You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills when liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and organisations, patients and relatives. You should also have a good working knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. The appropriate nursing degree in Mental Health or Learning Disability is essential.

As a Nurse your key duties include:

Provide a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder

Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement

Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress

Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice



To be successful in the role you will bring a positive attitude with the ability to adapt, develop and keen to learn. You will be organised and motivated with excellent team working skills and have the commitment to provide patient-centred care, values-based and evidence-based practice



In return for your expertise and hard work, we also offer a wide range of benefits:



A competitive salary

25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30)

Birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.

Free car parking

Subsidised meals

Employee benefits scheme (e.g., discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

Full onsite induction training and orientation programme



Proven skills and experience are a good start in this team, however what's really important is a sincere, caring approach towards our patients. We are looking for people who believe that each person deserves the best, who respects the dignity of others, you're warm, friendly, with a good sense of humour too. If you can also bring honesty, dedication and an organised approach, you could be the perfect fit for Ayr Clinic.



If this sounds like you we look forward to receiving your application. Please contact Laura Stevenson or Calum Fraser our Directors of Clinical Services if you would like to know more about the role and our Hospital.



Disclosure



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure Scotland. Priory Group will cover the cost of the check.



We are an equal opportunities employer.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ayr KA6 6PT:

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)