Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ayr Clinic
Compensation: £36,176 - £41,953 / year
Priory Hospital Ayr Clinicis looking to recruit a Bank Learning Disability 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 can support people from all over the UK. Lochlea House and Gatehouse are two step-down services located in Ayrshire, which are part of Ayr Clinic also.
You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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 Learning Disability Nurse , you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
You will also:
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate is a qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with active NMC registration, 6–12 months post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship. You’ll have a good understanding of NMC guidelines and show ongoing professional development. A positive attitude, commitment to improvement, flexible approach, and strong communication skills are essential. You’ll also have at least six months’ experience in mental health or learning disabilities care and a clear record of continued development.
For more information about the role, you can email BeverleyLawson@priorygroup.com
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
