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
Band 3 Health Care Support Workers are required for Ward 4 and Willow Ward, supporting older adults with mental health conditions and organic disorders. The postholder will assist in delivering safe, personcentred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, using a strengthsbased, recoveryfocused approach. The role involves working independently at times while partnering with patients, carers and professionals to provide highquality inpatient support.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Location based in Larkfield Unit and Willow Ward at Orchard View
* Full-time (37 hours per week) and part-time (21.6 hours per week) position available
* Permanent contract
* Shift pattern for the post will be rotational day and night shifts, 12 hour shifts
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Functioning as 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/ nurse in charge.
* Contributing to risk assessment and risk management planning by indentifying and reporting issues of concern to the named nurse/ nurse in charge 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.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
* Working knowledge of mental health nursing care
* Working knowledge of mental health issues
* Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email and basic applications
* Evidence of skills and behaviours demonstrating effective written and verbal communication
* Evidence of skills and behaviours demonstrating application of HCSW Standards and Code of Conduct
* Ability to form effective working relationships with others
* Ability to follow instructions and undertake work without direct supervision
Desirable
* Educated to or actively working towards SVQ3 / SCQF Level 6 or equivalent experience
* Completion of a health, mental health, or social care programme or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact mental health and wellbeing
* Experience of working in the inpatient environment
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
* 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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Mairi McLaren, Senior Charge Nurse, On or email
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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.
Candidates must 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 recruitment process.
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