Nursing Assistant
AfC Band 3 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,679.10 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,030.01 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 23 June 2025.
Post Details - In light of The Scottish Government proposal to develop and deliver High Secure Services for Women in Scotland, we are excited to announce a great opportunity to join our nursing team.
You will support registered nursing staff to deliver high quality, person centered care for patients with mental health illness and learning disability in a forensic environment.
It is essential that you have an SVQ level 3 in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring 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.
Successful applicants will commit to completing the following within the first two years of employment:
1. Healthcare Support Worker Mandatory Induction
2. Modern Apprenticeship in SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare
3. New to Forensics