Overview
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa.
Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum + an additional £7,000 High Secure Allowance.
Rampton is one of the three High Secure Hospitals Mental Health and Learning Disability Hospitals in the country. Located near Retford, we are in a rural location; travel to work needs to be factored into whether this is the job for you.
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful role where you can make a difference every day?
We are looking for candidates who are compassionate, respectful, professional, and reliable. This means demonstrating a non-judgemental and caring attitude but also the ability to uphold both personal and workplace boundaries to ensure safety of self, patients, colleagues and the public.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be working with the Ward Team to deliver an individual plan of care to our patients. Previous Healthcare experience is not required, but experience and an understanding of and experience in caring for people with mental health, learning disability or autism is. If you do not have care experience, please let us know about your transferable skills and experience in your application. Previous applicants need not apply.
You will develop therapeutic relationships with patients through engagement in meaningful activities with them and role model appropriate behaviour to support their progress along the treatment journey. You will be assisting with daily activities that support the physical and mental health of our patients. This will include observing and talking with patients, supporting structured days, serving meals, planned therapy or activities, and engaging in meaningful activities on the ward with individual or groups of patients. You will be working in a highly demanding environment in which, daily, you may come across complex emotionally and physically challenging situations. A degree of resilience as well as being a good team player is essential in the role.
You will be required to work 150 hours over a 4-week period. We work long days, which are 13 hours shifts. Shifts are day or night (24/7, 365 days per year). Part time work is available however shift flexibility is required in addition to working a share of weekends, nights and bank holidays. Flexibility is offered through roster requests. Rosters are set 12 weeks in advance to support planning.
Due to anticipated high interest, this advert may close early. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire\'s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. We provide a range of treatment pathways for patients with complex needs including psychological, occupational and educational approaches to support their recovery.
Responsibilities
* Providing and maintaining a high standard of care, facilitating therapeutic / meaningful activities for patients on the ward.
* Involved in escorting patients on out of grounds visits.
* Liaising closely with other health and social care professionals as well as patients, relatives, and carers.
* Undertaking, recording, and reporting clinical observations as directed by registered staff.
* Always act in a manner to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
* Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Willingness to work in a high-demand secure environment with complex emotional and physical situations.
* Interest or experience in caring for people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, or autism; previous care experience is helpful but not required.
* Ability to develop therapeutic relationships and support patients’ progress along their treatment journey.
* Flexibility to work 13-hour shifts, including days/nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with rosters set in advance.
* Commitment to teamwork and resilience in challenging settings.
Additional Information
* Please include the following in your supporting statement on your application: what you know about Rampton Hospital and why you want to work here; understanding/experience of working with people with mental health issues or learning disabilities; any relevant experience you bring to the role.
* Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. The Trust would not be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa in these circumstances.
* Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
* DBS check costs (£26.40 standard, £54.40 enhanced) are deducted from salary over the first 2 months. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service (£16 per year).
* This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.
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