NHS Scotland
Health Care Support Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Nursing
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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
You will provide a service to Renfrewshire Mental Health Inpatient Wards, which are currently based across three sites Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital & Leverndale Hospital. Your base will initially be in one of these sites, though you may be required to rotate to another site in due course. Applicants must be able to work in any of the three sites. You will provide care to patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including care for adults and older adults as part of the multidisciplinary team. You should have knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health illnesses. This post also requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland checks. You will carry out assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care in support of and in accordance with, the standards of care set by the Senior Charge Nurse/Nurse in Charge of the ward. You should have relevant experience of caring for people within a health care environment. You should have effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital & Leverndale Hospital
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- The shift pattern is rotational; we are currently working long days from 07.00 am to 7.30 pm. Our night duty starts at 19.00 until 07.30 am, 3x 3 weeks of 3 shifts 1x week of 4 shifts every 24 weeks
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
Key Responsibilities
- Functioning as support worker within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group
- Contributing to the nursing assessment by implementing and reporting on aspects of the prescribed plan of care to the named nurse/ nurse in charge.
- Contributing to risk assessment and risk management planning by identifying and reporting issues of concern to the named nurse/ nurse in charge and supporting multi-disciplinary team compliance with NHSGGC policy and procedures
- Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the individual needs of people within the defined patient group
- Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental well-being of patients
- Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the physical health of patients
- Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender health, domestic abuse, child protection and/or self harm. Please refer to the job description for further details.
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Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Working knowledge of mental health nursing care
- Working knowledge of mental health issues
- Evidence of using digital technology/information systems/email and basic applications
- Evidence of skills and behaviours that demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- Evidence of skills and behaviours that demonstrate application of HCSW Standards and Code of Conduct
- Ability to form working relationships with others
- Ability to follow instructions and undertake work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Educated to or actively working towards SVQ3/SCQF Level 6 or equivalent experience
- Completion of a health/mental health/social care programme or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact on mental health and wellbeing
- Experience of working in the inpatient environment
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
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
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Lead Nurse Support, Claire Moorhouse, claire.moorhouse@nhs.scot, 0141 314 4340
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. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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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