Health Care Support Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Nursing

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 caring individual who is passionate about supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Inpatient Mental Health team, where you will play an important role in delivering safe, person-centred care to adults and older adults. Working alongside nurses and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will help support recovery, promote independence and provide high-quality care in a therapeutic environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day while developing your skills within one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS organisations. At NHSGGC, we are committed to supporting our staff, encouraging development and creating positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based at Leverndale Hospital
• Rotational days/nights - Monday - Sunday
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, recovery-focused care and support to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to care planning by implementing and reporting on agreed aspects of care to the named nurse or nurse in charge
• Support patients with their physical health, mental wellbeing and daily living activities
• Identify and report risks, concerns and changes in a patient's condition to support safe and effective care
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and carers founded on dignity, respect and inclusion
• Assist with health promotion activities that support recovery, wellbeing and relapse prevention
• Maintain accurate records and work in line with HCSW standards, policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements
  
  

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

• Educated to SVQ Level 3, SCQF Level 6, working towards this qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• Experience of working in a health, mental health, social care or similar caring environment
• Working knowledge of mental health issues and person-centred approaches to care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while following guidance and care plans
• Experience of using digital systems, email and basic IT applications to support service delivery
• Understanding of professional standards, confidentiality and the Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct
  
  

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

Andrew Cunningham, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 211 6665 or 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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