Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Acute | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bulwell, NG6 9DR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic and committed teams at Highbury Hospital.

Highbury Hospital has 5 Mental Health wards - 2 female, 2 male and 1 male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for people who are experiencing varied mental health conditions and who are between the ages of 18 and 65 in the city of Nottingham and the wider county.

Applicants must have experience of working in Mental Health, have a good understanding of risk and have an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.

Experience of working with adults with a variety of mental health conditions and a good understanding of what role you can play in the safe management of static and dynamic risk is expected.

As a suitable candidate you will be able to identify your own skills and how these may complement the existing team. We value every member of the MDT and your role within this is congruent to the safe and adaptive running of the ward. You will be working in a highly demanding environment in which, daily, you may come across complex emotionally and physically challenging situations. As such, a degree of resilience as well as being a good team player is essential in the role.

Applicants should have experience of working in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk and be keen to join a strong and committed team.

You will work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis, working in a recovery-orientated and holistic manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.

Alongside this you will be assisting with daily activities that support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our patients.

Please note this post is for applicants across all wards we cannot commit to gender of ward preferences to work in.

Candidates will be expected to work a full range of shifts and we are now working to a pattern of long days and nights only.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11000 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 our 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.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

We are looking for experienced Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and committed team on Willows PICU at Highbury Hospital. The Willows is a 9 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit designed to safely contain patients who are acutely unwell with a variety of mental health conditions.

Applicants must have experience of working in Mental Health, have a good understanding of risk and have an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.

You would be expected to have experience of working with adults with a variety of mental health conditions and have a good understanding of what role you can play in the safe management of static and dynamic risk. Alongside this you will be assisting with daily activities that support the physical and mental health and wellbeing 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.

Opportunities for you:

- Comprehensive induction training

- Inclusive restraint training – Management of Violence & Aggression

- Supportive and approachable team

- Free on-site parking

- Convenient canteen and staff room for regular breaks

- Variety of shifts including early, late, long days & nights

- Regular debriefs and reflective practice for staff

- Opportunities to be part of the wider team at Highbury Hospital and work overtime on the different service lines

- Opportunities for future training, career development and development within the Healthcare Assistant role

- 12-week notice of your rota

Expectations from you:

- Work a full range of shifts including day and night shifts across 7 days per week

- Adhere to compulsory training modules

- Work openly and honestly with colleagues

- Be an approachable member of the team

- Continue to develop interpersonal skills with the ever-changing patient mix and be dynamic in your communication skills

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking committed and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join an existing team who are focused on patient-centred and holistic care.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of developing positive, therapeutic relationships with our patient group.

Applicants should be keen to develop on their skills and knowledge while working under the supervision of qualified nurses.

You will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant. You will be given opportunities for training and development in different areas of the HCA role and any aspects of your particular interest.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full information.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jul 2026

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