Health Care Support Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Nursing B3

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges? As a Health Care Support Worker within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within our inpatient mental health services. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help patients on their recovery journey, providing practical, emotional and therapeutic support in a safe and caring environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while developing your skills and experience within Scotland's largest NHS Board. At NHSGGC, we are committed to investing in our people, promoting wellbeing and creating opportunities for ongoing learning and career progression.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Leverndale Hospital
• Rotational day and night shifts, two 12-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift per week, Monday to Sunday
• Part-time, permanent
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients as part of a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health team
• Contribute to care planning by implementing and reporting on agreed aspects of patient care
• Support patients with their mental wellbeing, physical health and recovery goals using a person-centred approach
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers based on dignity, respect and inclusion
• Assist with risk identification and escalate concerns appropriately to support safe and effective care delivery
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a safe clinical environment, including infection prevention and control practices
• Participate in learning, supervision, service improvement activities and the support of students and learners within the team
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to SVQ Level 3, SCQF Level 6 or equivalent experience, or actively working towards this qualification
• Completion of a health, mental health or social care programme, or equivalent relevant experience
• Working knowledge of mental health issues and mental health nursing care
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, carers and colleagues
• Experience using digital systems, email and basic IT applications to support service delivery
• Ability to work collaboratively with others while also undertaking duties with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrable commitment to the Health Care Support Worker Standards and Code of Conduct with a compassionate and professional approach to care
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Senior Charge Nurse, Andrew Cunningham, 0141 211 6665, andrew.cunningham5@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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