NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across 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 with regional and national services.
This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre in East Renfrewshire. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing healthcare to children and young people (CYP) involved with CAMHS. Your duties will include undertaking physical observations and blood tests, and you may be required to work from Eastwood, attending schools and community homes.
What you will do:
This role is suitable for individuals with a genuine interest in working with children and adolescents. Previous experience with mental health issues is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. You will be responsible for delivering person-centred, evidence-based, strength, and recovery-focused interventions. Promoting collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team and across agencies is also essential.
For more details, please view the job description.
Informal contact: Gillian Hoffmann, Nurse Team Lead, 0141 800 7886, Gillian.Hoffmann@nhs.scot
Further contact details can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.
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