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Virtual healthcare assistant recruitment event for Wathwood Medium Secure Unit
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite individuals to attend an upcoming virtual recruitment event for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles at Wathwood Medium Secure Unit in Rotherham.
The online sessions will take place on:
- Monday 16 March 2026 - 6pm
- Thursday 19 March 2026 - 6pm
These sessions are designed for those interested in learning more about the Healthcare Assistant role within a Medium Secure Forensic Unit. Attendees will gain valuable insight into working with individuals with mental health needs in a secure setting and understand the vital role HCAs play in delivering safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care.
Wathwood provides specialist medium secure services and offers a supportive, team-based environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and personally. As a Trust, we are committed to being people-centred and creating a great place to work. We take pride in the dedication and professionalism of our staff, who make a difference every day.
We offer comprehensive training and development programmes to support success in the role, alongside clear opportunities for career progression within the Trust. Our competitive pay structure aligns with NHS pay bands and includes enhancements for weekends and bank holidays. Staff benefit from a generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff), access to the NHS Pension Scheme, and a wide range of NHS discounts. We are also committed to supporting staff wellbeing through occupational health services, mental health support and employee assistance programmes.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, there is a genuine Occupational Requirement to appoint males to these posts on the grounds of decency and privacy. Therefore, we will be recruiting males only in this round of recruitment. Registration for the virtual event is not limited to males; however, the roles available at this time are male-only posts.
This is a registration-only event. To secure your place, please register in advance by contacting: wearewathwood@nottshc.nhs.uk.
Join us online to find out more about the rewarding and impactful career opportunities available at Wathwood Medium Secure Unit and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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