Nurse Assistant jobs in Großbritannien

Are you a newly qualified Registered Nurse eager to begin your career in a truly unique and rewarding environment?

At The State Hospital, Scotland’s high-secure mental health facility, we provide specialist care and treatment for individuals with complex mental health needs. We are dedicated to making a difference—and you could be part of that mission.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality nursing care. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of person-centred care while balancing care provision with risk management.

As a forensic healthcare practitioner, resilience is essential. You must be able to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations. Strong teamwork is crucial, along with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload effectively.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, relay clinical decisions, and exercise sound clinical judgment.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through exceptional learning opportunities. Upon joining, you will undergo a two-week induction that provides insight into our high-secure forensic service, along with essential personal safety training. These sessions include both classroom-based learning and practical components.

Following induction, you will have a six-week settling-in period within your base area, working alongside an experienced staff member to ease your transition. A complementary induction booklet will guide you through key aspects of the role.

Additionally, you will be supported through our Newly Qualified Practitioner programme, which covers key areas such as the keyworker role, care planning, and delegation. You will also be supported through the Flying Start NHS programme and New to Forensics.

An attractive work-life balance is supported by the successful candidate's shift pattern, which centres around a 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with rotas being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants will also be rostered to work Night Duty, and work on average a 75-hour fortnight when on Night Duty.

If you do not currently hold an NMC Pin, the role will begin as a Nursing Assistant (Band 3) on a six-month fixed-term contract or until NMC registration is obtained. Upon receipt of your NMC Pin, you will transition to a permanent position as a Registered Nurse (Band 5). Please note that any offer of employment as a Registered Nurse is contingent upon the successful completion of your nursing degree and formal registration with the NMC. If these requirements are not met, the fixed-term contract will conclude naturally at the end of its term.

For an informal discussion, please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Kim McLelland on 01555 842257 or Senior Charge Nurse, Kelly Hill on 01555 842106.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in person at the State Hospital during the week commencing 16 June 2025.

If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team at tsh.jobs@nhs.scot.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society. Please note that, due to risk assessments, applications from individuals under 18 are accepted for non-clinical roles, but applicants for clinical roles should be 18 or older. For questions, contact TSh.Jobs@nhs.scot.

Right to Work: To work in the UK, applicants must demonstrate they have the relevant permission to work, which can be evidenced through visas or settled status. The State Hospital is not licensed to issue sponsorship certificates. Ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Reduced Working Week: Starting 1 April 2024, the NHS in Scotland will implement a reduced working week from 37.5 to 37 hours for full-time staff, with pro-rata reductions for part-time staff. Implementation may vary across departments, but remuneration will be adjusted accordingly.