Charge Nurse – Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £43,014 – £46,314 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is recruiting a Charge Nurse to provide senior leadership and support to the ward nursing team. This is a full‑time 37.5 hour role, covering day shift with night rotational shift pattern.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patient well‑being. You will play a key role in recovery, assisting staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking routine tasks directed or delegated to facilitate patient dignity and treatment.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership support and training to ward‑based nursing teams, including clinical supervision and induction of new staff.
* Participate in an on‑call rota, covering late notice shift cancellations and providing support as acuity rises.
* Ensure high standards of patient care, complying with quality and statutory requirements, and conduct regular audits and quality walk‑rounds.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate is a trained assessor/supervisor with essential experience in clinical supervision (training desirable). Evidence of continued professional development and strong leadership skills is required. Good computer skills support effective role execution.
What we’ll give you in return
* Free on‑site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday holiday – extra day off on your birthday
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes (gym membership, IT technology, Healthcare Cash Plan)
* Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications through the IPD panel
* Leadership & management development programmes
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
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