Patient Support Worker - Community Nursing Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for a 9-month secondment. The role involves providing community care, supporting health improvement initiatives, and working collaboratively with the District Nursing team. Candidates should have experience in a community setting and be prepared to assist in health promotion activities. This position offers a shift pattern of 5 days over 7, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community setting is desirable.
• Support for completing local competency frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and evaluation of care programmes.
• Assist in health promotion activities.
• Work across a large geographical area.

Skills

Community Care

Health Promotion

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Support Worker (Secondment)

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 deliver a wide range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a fixed-term position for 9 months, supporting the District Nursing team in Renfrewshire HSCP. The role involves providing care to adults in the community, working collaboratively with the team, and supporting health improvement initiatives.

Shift Pattern

1. 5 days over 7, including weekends and public holidays
2. Shifts of 7.5 hours between 08:30 and 21:30

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and evaluation of care programmes under supervision
• Assist in health promotion activities
• Work across a large geographical area, supporting patients in their homes
• Support the team to meet local competency and mandatory standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a community setting is desirable
• Support for completing local competency frameworks and mandatory induction standards

Additional Information

For applications, contact your line manager before applying. Informal contact for queries: Clare Harrower, Clinical Team Lead, at 0141 434 4952 or [e-mail]. Applications may close early due to response volume. NHS GG&C promotes diversity and inclusion and is a Forces Friendly Employer. Applicants must submit authentic responses to application questions, and use of AI or third-party tools to modify responses is discouraged. For support with the application portal, contact Jobtrain support hub.