Overview
Engagement and Educational Peer Worker – NHS Scotland
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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 deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, and 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
These are bank positions with a shift pattern of 6-8 hours per month across various patterns. Main office: West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital.
Are you interested in helping BME communities overcome barriers to accessing NHSGGC Health Services? Could you educate and support others, while contributing to improving NHSGGC services in the future?
About the role: You will work with a Peer Co-ordinator to engage with and educate communities on specific topics, using knowledge gained from ongoing training and support. You will collect feedback to help NHSGGC improve its services and access pathways. You may work with people in distress, so emotional and mental resilience is required. You will be trained on the most effective ways to address community groups and you will receive induction, training and ongoing supervision, including a network of other peer workers employed within NHSGGC.
The post holder will:
Responsibilities
* undertake community engagement to understand the experience of and barriers to accessing NHSGGC health services, including vaccination and screening programmes among individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and provide feedback to assist with programme improvements and planning.
* have an interest in improving access to services and reducing health inequalities; understand the issues faced by people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those from areas of high deprivation, including barriers to access and addressing additional needs.
* involve direct engagement with a wide range of communities and individuals, including experience of community engagement.
* build supportive and respectful relationships with individuals and community groups.
* provide information and promote NHSGGC health services.
* gather feedback to be used to improve services.
* contribute to the development of the peer worker programme and role within NHSGGC.
What You Will Need
* Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
* An interest in local communities and a willingness to help others.
* An understanding of issues and barriers facing BME communities.
* Excellent communication skills, including group facilitation.
* The ability to work well in a team.
* Compliance with NHSGGC policies, including Confidentiality and Data Management.
Informal Contact: Mhairi McCulloch, please contact via email mhairi.mcculloch2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Programme funded till 30th Jun 2026.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and a diverse workforce.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community and recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during recruitment and selection.
Applicants should provide original and authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI or other third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work and have not been solely produced or altered by AI.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact the Recruitment Service.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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