Priory
Registered Mental Health Nurse - Newly Qualified
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Department: Nursing
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £36,176 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary: £36,176
Position: 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 6–8-week blocks, depending on ward requirements and availability.
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.
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.
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You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- 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.
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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.
Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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.
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