Staff Nurse

Job reference: 263142
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 05/11/2026
Location: Woodland View
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Department: Adult Acute Mental health Inpatients

Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse within our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services based at Woodland View. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours
36.00 hours per week (flexible days and nights) - Part Time Hours would be considered.

What you will do
As a Registered Nurse working at the Woodland View facility within Ayrshire Central Hospital site you will assist in the provision of high quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions and nursing therapies as part of a Multidisciplinary team.

As a registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register, you will be an integral member of the in-patient team, providing high quality clinical care for people with mental health difficulties. You will have delegated responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, ensuring that your clinical practice delivers high quality care. You will support the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice and assist in the enhancement of patient's experience of care. You will also contribute to the delivery of the departments objectives whilst working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required
Registered Mental Health Nurse.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a well-developed knowledge of care of people with mental health problems. The post holder will display a positive attitude towards enhancing the care experience of service users. You will have a willingness to engage in training opportunities to enhance your knowledge base and be able to provide evidence of professional development.

Contact
To find out more about the role, contact Senior Charge Nurse Aimee Gibson, or Deputy Charge Nurse Leigh Bartling on 01294 322343.

Right to Work
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information for Candidates

• Apply through NHS Jobs Scotland (JobTrain).
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.