Clinical Support Worker - Community Mental Health - B3 inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 15 JUN 2024

The Band 3 Clinical Support worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients in the community.
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.

The shift pattern of this position is Mon- Fri 9-5. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.


Role


The Band 3 Clinical Support worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients in the community. The key aspects of this role are:

  • To provide care for individuals who have a mental illness and or a learning disability and/or present a serious risk to themselves or others.
  • To report observed changes in the clients physical/psychological needs.
  • To maintain accurate and up to date records to ensure effective communication.
  • To provide high quality patient care by carrying out a range of delegated clinical duties, directed by a registered nurse.
  • To provide a physical health care clinic for patients who are on anti-psychotic medication.
  • To monitor cognitive enhancer medications, reporting back to nursing and medical staff.

In the absence of the patient’s key worker the clinical support worker will be the named co-worker for individual clients to help to ensure their needs are being met. This requires regular client and co-worker meetings to support attainment of achievable goals and carrying out forward planning to ensure the needs of the client are being met at all times. You should have previous experience in a caring environment/role preferably in a health care setting particularly mental health. A current driving licence is required for this post. The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Contact details for informal contact: Lauren McInarlin, Community Charge Nurse, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
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.

The shift pattern of this position is Mon- Fri 9-5. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Role

The Band 3 Clinical Support worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients in the community. The key aspects of this role are:

  • To provide care for individuals who have a mental illness and or a learning disability and/or present a serious risk to themselves or others.
  • To report observed changes in the clients physical/psychological needs.
  • To maintain accurate and up to date records to ensure effective communication.
  • To provide high quality patient care by carrying out a range of delegated clinical duties, directed by a registered nurse.
  • To provide a physical health care clinic for patients who are on anti-psychotic medication.
  • To monitor cognitive enhancer medications, reporting back to nursing and medical staff.

In the absence of the patient’s key worker the clinical support worker will be the named co-worker for individual clients to help to ensure their needs are being met. This requires regular client and co-worker meetings to support attainment of achievable goals and carrying out forward planning to ensure the needs of the client are being met at all times. You should have previous experience in a caring environment/role preferably in a health care setting particularly mental health. A current driving licence is required for this post. The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Contact details for informal contact: Lauren McInarlin, Community Charge Nurse, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.


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