Inpatient Mental Health Support Specialist

Tamfol; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit

Annual leave and holidays

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the inpatient mental health teams in Glasgow. You will contribute to nursing assessments, support care plans, and promote dignity, safety and recovery for adults and older adults.

This permanent role offers 36 hours per week on a rotating long-day pattern, with days and nights, in a multidisciplinary setting. You will work with patients, carers and staff to deliver compassionate, person-centred care and maintain

Qualifications

• Knowledge of person-centred, recovery-focused mental health care.
• Understanding of the Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.
• Awareness of current mental health legislation and relevant healthcare policy.
• Understanding of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, dignity and respect within healthcare settings.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and record keeping standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic patient record systems.
• Understanding of health promotion and wellbeing approaches.
• Ability to recognise and elevate changes in a patient’s condition.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Willingness to undertake and maintain all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the role.
• Participation in Nurse Line Management Supervision, Clinical Supervision and TURAS/eKSF appraisal processes.
• Ability to safely use clinical equipment and follow local procedures relating to emergency situations and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to nursing assessments and implement care plans.
• Support risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Provide therapeutic, recovery-focused care to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Person-centred care

Recovery-focused care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Infection control

IT skills

Record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the inpatient mental health teams in Glasgow. You will contribute to nursing assessments, support care plans, and promote dignity, safety and recovery for adults and older adults.

This permanent role offers 36 hours per week on a rotating long-day pattern, with days and nights, in a multidisciplinary setting. You will work with patients, carers and staff to deliver compassionate, person-centred care and maintain