Health Care Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a strong interest in working with individuals with complex mental health needs in a community setting. This post has a shift pattern of Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00. Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload under the direct supervision from the Nurse Team Leader. You will coordinate care delivery and provide direct care via one‑to‑one sessions, treatment clinics and Resource Centre Duty. You will provide skilled nursing support and effective care planning, implementation and evaluation of agreed interventions under the supervision of the nurse team leader. You will provide supervision to junior staff and take charge in the absence of the Nurse Team Leader. A current driving licence is required for the post.

• Manage your own caseload under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader.
• Coordinate care delivery and provide direct care via one‑to‑one sessions, treatment clinics and Resource Centre Duty.
• Provide skilled nursing support and effective care planning, implementation and evaluation of agreed interventions under supervision of the nurse team leader.
• Supervise junior staff and act as Team Leader in their absence.

• Live NMC UK pin.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with experience in a mental health setting.
• A current driving licence.
• PVG Scheme membership or Disclosure Scotland check.
• Experience working with complex mental health needs in a community setting.

Informal Contact: Victoria McCallum, Nurse Team Lead, 0141 211 7000, victoria.mccallum2@nhs.scot

Information for candidates: Information for candidates.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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