Job Description

Ward Manager / Senior Nurse

Location: Ayr, West Central Scotland

Salary: \xc2\xa343,000 per annum - \xc2\xa348,393

Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Company / Hospital information:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RMN and RNLD to take on the lead role as Ward Manager within a warm and welcoming low secure Hospital. Supporting Males and Females with Mental Illness and/or Personality disorders, located in the coastal town of Ayr in the West Central Scotland.

A low secure service, spread across 3 wards:

12 bedded male admissions unit

12 bedded female admissions unit

12 bedded mixed gender rehabilitation unit

The role of Ward Manager will play a pivotal part within the Gatehouse.

Job role:

Being responsible for complete operational management of the site.

Day to day oversight of staffing, resources, roster management and workforce planning.

Provide supervision, professional development and promotion of staff well-being.

Participates with the "on call" responsibility working within a rotational basis, alongside other senior nurse colleagues.

Providing a high standard of care to people with Mental illness and Personality disorder

Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement

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

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

At a more senior level, you will also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team

This is an exciting and dynamic role for the Ward Manager to have the opportunity to join the team and help shape and develop the service model for the future.

Are you...?

An experienced Registered Nurse/ Senior Nurse (RMN & RNLD) This hospital welcomes applications from Mental Health Nurses AND Learning Disability Nurses. Full training and support will be given by your own designated mentor.

Registered Nurse / Senior Nurse with a valid NMC pin and full eligibility to live and work in the UK?

Passionate, caring, fun and energetic, with a genuine commitment and desire to make a difference to the lives of the residents we care for every day?

Committed to your own personal development and growth, and to the development of our nursing services?

Benefits on offer:

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30

Birthday off

Career development

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Free car parking

Free meals on site

Full onsite induction

How to apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, I would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV / click apply. If you would like more information about this position, please call Ellie on 01489774202 or email a copy of your CV to

You can also text me on 07380309633

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