Patient Support Worker - Community Nursing Services

Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrshire is seeking a Patient Support Worker for a fixed-term position in Community Nursing Services. The role involves supporting the District Nursing team in providing high-quality nursing care to adults in their homes. Candidates should have recent community experience and a commitment to delivering culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings preferred.
• Eager to develop skills in community care.
• Ability to implement care programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the District Nursing team in delivering nursing care.
• Work collaboratively with the team on health improvement initiatives.
• Complete local competency frameworks and mandatory induction standards.

Skills

Culturally sensitive nursing care

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Patient Support Worker - Community Nursing Services

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Job Overview

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, extending to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term position of 9 months. The shift pattern is 5 days over 7, including weekends and public holidays, with shifts of 7.5 hours between 08:30 and 21:30.

Role Details

This secondment opportunity is suitable for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker eager to develop skills and competencies in community care. The post involves supporting the District Nursing team in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive nursing care to adults in their homes within Renfrewshire HSCP. The role requires working collaboratively with the team, implementing care programs, and contributing to health improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work towards completing local competency frameworks and mandatory induction standards. Flexibility is essential as the role covers a large geographical area, supporting patients in their home environments.

Application Notes

Applicants should ideally have recent experience in community settings. Please contact your current line manager before applying for this secondment.

Informal contact: Clare Harrower, Clinical Team Lead, at 0141 434 4952 or 07977 194965, or via email at [e-mail].

Note: The application process may close early due to high response; please complete your application promptly.

Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military personnel and veterans.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all questions. The use of AI or third-party tools to draft responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care