Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role: The focus of this job is to provide health and social care support to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis, whose care is managed by Esteem. The purpose is to provide additional support to the clinical team which will involve working closely with a variety of disciplines including nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychology.
The post-holder will be expected to take part in a wide range of therapeutic activities as directed by clinicians and as identified in care plans. Duties will include crisis support; engagement; monitoring of treatment compliance; group work; income maximisation; socialisation and establishing close links with local leisure, vocational, educational and employment organisations. The post-holder will be expected to manage a range of duties delegated to them including participating in assessment procedures, accurate record keeping, the transportation of items/clients and participation in MDT meetings. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical supervision and appraisal as an integral part of this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This is a permanent part-time post (29.6 hours) based within Gartnavel/Leverndale Hospital.
These hours will be worked over Tuesday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Key responsibilities
* To deliver high quality 1:1 interventions as defined in care plans and as agreed with case managers
* To deliver interventions aimed at enhancing functional performance as defined in occupational therapy care plans
* To participate in the occupational therapy group programme and take responsibility for the planning, organisation and delivery of therapeutic activities as defined by the occupational therapist
* To deliver nursing interventions as defined in nursing care plans
* To collect, transport and monitor compliance with medication as identified in nursing care plans
* To deliver psychological interventions as identified in care plans and to link in with the team psychologist to ensure best practice
* To deliver high quality social interventions that take into account age-appropriate needs as identified in social care plans
* To complete community care assessments as required and link in with social care staff to consider identified client need
* To participate in care plan reviews and routine MDT discussions
* To ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping both manual and electronic
* To be aware of age appropriate interventions and keep up to date with local resources for young people and to impart this information with the wider MDT
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
* The Inpatient Auxiliary requires a level of theoretical knowledge, obtained either through an SVQIII in healthcare or gained through experience working in a caring environment/role.
* SVQ in health/social care or equivalent
* Experience of working in the field of mental health
* Awareness of mental health legislation in practice, including the implementation of advance statements
* Experience of working in health/social care teams
* Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
* Awareness of the principles of early intervention in first episode psychosis
* Excellent communication skills
* Effective time management skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work in non judgemental way
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment, with supervision
* An awareness and understanding of current Mental Health Legislation.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Carol Donoghue In-patient operational nurse manager on 0141 211 6415 or carol.donoghue@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Notes: This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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