Bank Mental Health Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £20.00 / hour
Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is looking to recruit a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join the team.
Based in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is a low secure service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or a personality disorder. We support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two stepdown services located in Ayrshire, which are part of Ayr Clinic.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients' 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 Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key role in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of patients.
* Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
* Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care with the patient and their carer/family, considering patient choices and wishes, acting as the patient's named nurse.
* Accurately observe and engage with patients to assess their needs and evaluate their progress.
* Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
Additional information can be found in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Resilience is key as our work can be rewarding but challenging. Your natural empathy will help support others through both highs and lows. No two days are the same!
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of ongoing professional development, is essential. You should demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, with the ability to develop and apply flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, supported by at least six months of post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment and evidence of continued professional development.
For more information about the role, you can email VeronicaMorrison@priorygroup.com.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed and thrive in your role. You will be supported with regular career conversations, full training, and pathways into leadership and clinical positions to help shape your career with us.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to schemes like gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)
* Development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the vacancy may close early if enough suitable candidates are found. Remaining applicants will be informed accordingly.
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