Nursing Assistant
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting registered nursing staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to patients with mental health illness and learning disabilities within a forensic environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, carrying out assigned patient care tasks and demonstrating effective communication skills. The position requires commitment to completing mandatory induction and an SVQ Level 2 in health and social care within the first two years. Successful candidates will work a 4 days on, 2 days off shift pattern, including night duties, equating to a 36-hour week.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259686
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
28/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
The State Hospital Board for Scotland
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
The State Hospital
Department:
Nursing
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Nursing Assistant
AfC Band 3 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – Various
Contract Duration – Permanent
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 centered 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 patien
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