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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people struggling with mental health issues.
Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Gain valuable experience in a well-respected healthcare system which is one of the largest in the UK.
Flexible shift patterns including rotational long days and nights, accommodating a variety of schedules.
Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Contribution to innovative projects such as the development of the Adolescent IPCU, enhancing your skill set.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity, providing a welcoming environment for all staff and patients.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. This role involves supporting young individuals facing various mental health challenges within a 24-bed specialized ward, Skye House, where the focus is on assessment and clinical interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience in inpatient settings and with young people and families, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver nursing care programs centered on recovery and strength-based approaches.
The position requires a commitment to partnership with patients, their families, and other professionals while adhering to legislative frameworks and clinical policies. The successful applicant will rotate between Skye House and the developing Adolescent IPCU as necessary and will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The role entails a rotational shift pattern of long days and nights. NHS Scotland promotes inclusivity in their hiring process and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces Community.
The position requires a commitment to partnership with patients, their families, and other professionals while adhering to legislative frameworks and clinical policies. The successful applicant will rotate between Skye House and the developing Adolescent IPCU as necessary and will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The role entails a rotational shift pattern of long days and nights. NHS Scotland promotes inclusivity in their hiring process and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces 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 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 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 in the first instance
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