Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to work within the Therapies and Education Service at Rampton Hospital. 

The main purpose of the role is to deliver learning strategies alongside and under the supervision of a Lecturer. 

The post holder will support patients who have various educational and neurodiverse needs.

The successful candidate will join an established team of educators and support the fantastic work they are doing.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the
bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum
salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these
circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a
Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support patients within a day unit setting and on the wards.

The aim is for patients to achieve educational goals, work towards their recovery and to develop the requisite skills that will assist access to their treatment pathway. 

The successful candidate will need to be empathetic, observant and confident.  You will be working with people who have severe mental health issues, having patience is paramount to the role. Keeping patients engaged is another key aspect of this role so a passion for teaching and learning is essential. 

 We are looking for a team player as you will working closely with other education staff and there is an expectation to work collaboratively.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 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 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.