Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Nursing Assistant within our inpatient wards within North Cumbria. This includes across our Adult acute admissions, Older adult and Learning Disability inpatient services. The role would include 24/7 cover with shift working.



Carleton Clinic consists of 5 adult mental health inpatient wards which provide a range of clinical services. Our services include female and male acute admission wards (Rowanwood acute and Hadrian , two older adult wards (Oakwood and Ruskin) and one learning disability service (Edenwood). Our wards support men and women providing assessment and treatment by a multidisciplinary team.



Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care.



This vacancy includes an Attraction Incentive of 3000(, *)

This will be paid on the following basis:

1,500 on appointment to be included in the employee's first salary



750 on the first anniversary of appointment



750 on the second anniversary of appointment



this will include a repayment clause if staff leave within 3 years (Appendix 1).

Should this post be filled by a CNTW employee not currently working into inpatients services, the 3K Incentive payment may be applicable. This can be discussed in detail at interview.



You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support, and have ongoing well-being conversations.

The Nursing Assistant role will aim:

To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.



To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred, nursing care.



They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.



They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring service.



They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.



Deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person centred assessment.



Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.



Assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.



Engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision making.



Have the courage to speak out, challenge and help inform the future of nursing care.



We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.



Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date :

2nd September 2025

Closing date :

16th September 2025



We welcome your application.



This vacancy may close earlier than the above date, should a suitable number of applications be received.