Health Care Support Worker-Inpatient Mental Health Nursing

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

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Health Care Support Worker for inpatient mental health nursing in Paisley. This permanent, full-time role involves caring for adults and older adults across multiple sites. Candidates must have relevant healthcare experience and effective communication skills. The position includes a rotational shift pattern and requires PVG checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health conditions required.
• PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland checks needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with a range of mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant experience in a healthcare environment

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Nursing, Paisley

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 00cd351c0505

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a rotational shift pattern, including long days from 07:00 to 19:30 and night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30, on a cycle of three weeks of three shifts and one week of four shifts every eight weeks. Further reduction in hours is planned for 2026.

You will provide care to patients with a wide range of mental health conditions across three sites: Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and Leverndale Hospital. The initial base will be at one site, with the possibility of rotation. Applicants must be able to work at any of these sites.

The role involves caring for adults and older adults within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience in a healthcare environment and knowledge of mental health conditions. The position requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland checks.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. You should be capable of working collaboratively within a team and supporting assigned tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, adhering to standards set by senior nursing staff.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces community.

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