Nursing Assistant
AfC Band 3 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – Full Time and Part time*
Contract Duration – Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities
Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two-week mandatory induction and training course commencing on 1 December 2025.
Post Details – We are excited to announce a great opportunity to join our nursing team.
You will support registered nursing staff to deliver high quality, person centred care for patients with mental health illness and learning disability in a forensic environment.
It is advantageous for candidates to possess a SVQ level 2 in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring or mental health or learning disability environment.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective written and verbal communication skills are an essential part of this role as is the ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
You will have a working knowledge of basic information technology.
Within the first two years of employment you will be expected to complete the following:
* Healthcare Support Worker Mandatory Induction
* SVQ Level 2 health and social care
* New to Forensic Course
Successful candidates will work a 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with shifts being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants may also be rostered to work Night Duty, and work on average a 75-hour fortnight when on Night Duty.
We uphold the core values shared by all NHS Scotland health boards: care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, quality and teamwork. These values are fundamental to the way we deliver our services and shape every aspect of our work.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and reflective practice, and who thrive in collaborative environments. If you embody these qualities and are passionate about contributing to high-quality, person-centred care, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team.
At the State Hospital, we know diversity enhances our work and workplace culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our nursing workforce. These include candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender identities and men.
For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Hazel Crawford on 01555 842166 or Senior Charge Nurse, Kelly Hill on 01555 842106.
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Interview Date – Interviews will be in person at the State Hospital and take place week commencing 29 September 2025.
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team by email to discuss your requirements. (Email address redacted for privacy in this format.)
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position; therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Other Important information – NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. The State Hospital is a high secure hospital. The current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non-clinical roles; to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. If you have questions about this, please contact the HR team.
Right to Work – To work in the United Kingdom, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The State Hospital does not sponsor via UKVI. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Reduced Working Week – From 1 April 2024, the standard full-time working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland reduced to 37 hours. Part-time staff have a pro-rata reduction in hours. The hospital remains committed to implementing this change where safe to do so, with further reductions planned to 36 hours by 1 April 2026.
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