KM255831 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (Band 3) to join Dunnottar Ward. The role is based in a busy acute admission setting with responsibilities spanning recovery-focused care, holistic patient support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop skills in mental health care, risk awareness, and therapeutic engagement to aid patients on their recovery journeys.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker Higher Level to join Dunnottar as a Band 3.

Dunnottar Ward is a busy acute admission ward with a catchment area that includes parts of Aberdeen City, Shetland, and MOD.

Applicants should have an interest in working within Adult Mental Health and possess some knowledge of mental health conditions and associated symptomology. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a person-centred approach to care, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting people in their recovery journey and who are committed to developing their understanding of mental health, social factors, and the wider determinants that can impact wellbeing. Successful candidates must be keen to learn new skills, engage in professional development opportunities, and adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of patients. An ability to work collaboratively with patients to deliver personalised, recovery-focused care is essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within an acute mental health setting while developing knowledge and skills in therapeutic engagement, risk awareness, and holistic patient care.

Please note: This post may close early due to the volume of applications received.

For informal enquiries, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Izzy West ([e-mail]) or Deputy Charge Nurse Megan Gall ([e-mail]) on 01224 557634.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.