Health Care Support Worker – CAMHS

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a leading healthcare system for a Clinical Support Worker at a dedicated Adolescent Inpatient Unit. This role involves supporting young people facing mental health challenges through a strength-based, recovery-focused approach. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that care is tailored to each young person's needs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, offering a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about mental health and want to be part of a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and families is preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision of Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing care programs using a recovery-focused approach.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience in inpatient settings

Supportive care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational long days/nights.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker to join the team at our Adolescent Inpatient Unit in Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. Skye House is a 24 bed ward, providing assessment and clinical interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. The successful applicant will preferably have experience of working in an inpatient setting and/or working with young people and families. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team and play a key role in supporting young people in their recovery.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the team in delivery of nursing care programmes using a strength-based, recovery-focused approach that proactively involves the young person. The post-holder is required to undertake duties under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses, working in partnership with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards, and clinical policies. CAMHS services are currently developing an Adolescent IPCU, and the successful candidate will be expected to rotate across Skye House and IPCU as required to meet patient needs.

Informal contact: Ruth Macharia, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 232 6420, [e-mail]

Due to the anticipated response to this post, it may close before the closing date noted on the advert; therefore, once you start your application form, please complete it immediately.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

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