Health Care Support Worker-Inpatient Mental Health Nursing

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for their inpatient mental health wards. This permanent, full-time role involves caring for patients with mental health conditions, working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. The position requires effective communication skills and relevant healthcare experience. Shift patterns include long days and nights, with rotations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health conditions required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with various mental health conditions.
• Follow standards set by senior nursing staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative work

Education

Relevant healthcare experience

Job description

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Health Care Support Worker-Inpatient Mental Health Nursing, Glasgow

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million residents, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

The shift pattern includes long days from 07:00 to 19:30 and night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30, with rotations every 8 weeks. Hours may be reduced in 2026.

You will serve the Renfrewshire Mental Health Inpatient Wards, based across Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and Leverndale Hospital. Initial placement will be at one site, with possible rotations to others. Applicants must be able to work at any of these locations.

You will care for patients with various mental health conditions, including adults and older adults, within a multidisciplinary team. Relevant experience and knowledge of mental health illnesses are required. The role involves direct and indirect care tasks, following standards set by senior nursing staff. You must have relevant healthcare experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

The shift pattern is rotational, currently with long days from 07:00 to 19:30 and nights from 19:00 to 07:30, under review due to reduced working hours.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

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