The Role
As an integral member of the Inverclyde Older Persons Mental Health Team, the post-holder will work in partnership with team colleagues and the wider HSCP. The post holder must demonstrate compassionate caring behaviours which support the key team functions including Memory Service, Community Mental Health Nursing and Physical Healthcare Clinic. The post-holder will provide care and support as part of an agreed plan of care which involves the use of a strength based recovery focused approach that proactively involves the person and carers. As an integrated health and social work team, the postholder will also be required to provide support, when necessary, to social work colleagues.
The post holder is required to be able to undertake limited duties without direct supervision working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. The post holder will engage with regular line management supervision, clinical supervision, mandatory and role specific training and engage with professional developments in line with GGC Healthcare Support Development and Education Framework.
This will be a varied post within a welcoming and supportive community team.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Location: Crown House. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week). Work pattern: 9am‑5pm Monday‑Thursday, 9am‑4:30pm Friday.
A driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Functioning as a support worker within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group
* Contributing to the nursing assessment by implementing and reporting on aspects of the prescribed plan of care to the named nurse/keyworker
* Contributing to risk assessment and risk management planning by identifying and reporting issues of concern to the named nurse/keyworker and supporting multi-disciplinary team compliance with NHSGGC policy and procedures
* Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the individual needs of people within the defined patient group
* Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental well‑being of patients
* Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the physical health of patients
* Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender health, domestic abuse, child protection and/or self‑harm
Essential Qualifications
* Driving licence
* Working knowledge of mental health nursing care
* Working knowledge of mental health issues particularly organic illness
* Evidence of using digital technology / information systems / email and basic applications
* Evidence of skills and behaviours that demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
* Evidence of skills and behaviours that demonstrate application of HCSW Standards and Code of Conduct
Desirable
* Educated to or actively working towards SVQ3/ SCQF level 6 or equivalent experience
* Completion of a health / mental health / social care programme or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact on mental health and wellbeing
* Experience of use of cognitive screening tools such as ACE‑III/MMS
What We Offer
* 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
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* 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
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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
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.
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Karen McLaughlin, Healthcare Support Worker, 01475 558000 or email Karen.mclaughlin@nhs.scot.
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