Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Experience working in a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Involvement in the development of new services such as the Adolescent IPCU, allowing for professional growth and influence in shaping care.
Utilization of a strength-based, recovery-focused approach, enhancing personal development and skills in patient-centered care.
Rotational shift patterns (long days/nights) provide flexibility and variety in the daily work schedule.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all backgrounds.
Introduction of a reduced full-time working week from 1 April 2024, which promotes work-life balance without impacting pay.
Join our dedicated team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Health Care Support Worker within our Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll support patients in their recovery journey by providing compassionate care and engaging in strength-based, recovery-focused programmes. If you have experience working with young people or in an inpatient setting, we want to hear from you!
This role not only offers the chance to work within a diverse and inclusive community, but also provides a flexible shift pattern, including long days and nights. You’ll work closely with Registered Nurses, patients, and families under a collaborative framework that values your insights and contributions. With NHS Scotland’s commitment to a reduced working week from April 2024, you can look forward to a healthier work-life balance while continuing to provide vital care. Ready to join us? Don’t wait; apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!
This role not only offers the chance to work within a diverse and inclusive community, but also provides a flexible shift pattern, including long days and nights. You’ll work closely with Registered Nurses, patients, and families under a collaborative framework that values your insights and contributions. With NHS Scotland’s commitment to a reduced working week from April 2024, you can look forward to a healthier work-life balance while continuing to provide vital care. Ready to join us? Don’t wait; apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!
Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Experience working in a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Involvement in the development of new services such as the Adolescent IPCU, allowing for professional growth and influence in shaping care.
Utilization of a strength-based, recovery-focused approach, enhancing personal development and skills in patient-centered care.
Rotational shift patterns (long days/nights) provide flexibility and variety in the daily work schedule.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all backgrounds.
Introduction of a reduced full-time working week from 1 April 2024, which promotes work-life balance without impacting pay.
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 for this position is rotational long days/nights.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support worker to join the team at our Adolescent Inpatient Unit in Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. Skye House is a 24 bed ward, providing assessment and clinical interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. The successful applicant will, preferably have experience of working in an inpatient setting and/or working with young people and families. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, and play a key role in supporting young people in their recovery. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the team in delivery of nursing care programmes using a strength based, recovery focused approach that proactively involves the young person. The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties, under supervision and direction of Registered Nurses, working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. CAMHS services are currently developing an Adolescent IPCU and the successful candidate will be expected to rotate across Skye House and IPCU as required, to meet patient need.
Informal contact: Ruth Macharia, Senior Charge Nurse, ,
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance
The shift pattern for this position is rotational long days/nights.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support worker to join the team at our Adolescent Inpatient Unit in Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. Skye House is a 24 bed ward, providing assessment and clinical interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. The successful applicant will, preferably have experience of working in an inpatient setting and/or working with young people and families. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, and play a key role in supporting young people in their recovery. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the team in delivery of nursing care programmes using a strength based, recovery focused approach that proactively involves the young person. The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties, under supervision and direction of Registered Nurses, working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. CAMHS services are currently developing an Adolescent IPCU and the successful candidate will be expected to rotate across Skye House and IPCU as required, to meet patient need.
Informal contact: Ruth Macharia, Senior Charge Nurse, ,
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance
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