CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER – Mental health in-patient wards
We are delighted to announce exciting opportunities available within the mental health services, in NHS Forth Valley. We are looking for applicants who have an interest in working within our mental health in-patient wards. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and compassionate individuals. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
The role of the Clinical Support Worker is wide and varied and will support the delivery of care under the direction of registered mental health nurses. The successful candidate should be committed to the provision of high quality, patient focused care; have a flexible approach to service needs and a genuine interest in working with patients within a mental health setting.
You will be required to work shifts across 24 hours / 7 days per week.
Location: Mental Health Unit, FVRH. There are 5 Wards within the mental health unit, which specialise in providing assessment and treatment for people who are acutely unwell. These are busy clinical environments, and the role of the clinical support worker is pivotal in providing good care. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work together to provide a safe environment, observing and responding to patients changing presentation, using a therapeutic and empathetic approach. The overarching aim is to support people to return to their homes in the community, transition to other clinical wards for further rehabilitation or long‑term care.
Bellsdyke, Larbert: There are 3 wards on the Bellsdyke site which specialise in rehabilitation and low secure. These wards specialise in providing therapeutic intervention for people requiring a low secure environment, therefore applicants need to be able to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Care and treatment is centred around a rehabilitation model, promoting therapeutic meaningful occupation and activity, guided by individual risk assessment. Delivered by an MDT consisting of Nursing, Psychiatry, Activity co‑ordinators, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, dietetics and Speech and Language.
Essential Requirements
* Previous care experience. This can be in health, social care or private sector, or relevant qualification. This can range from health, social care or psychology qualification at SVQ level or equivalent.
* Applicants must be able to attend the interview in person within Forth Valley area.
* NHS Forth Valley is an Anchor Organisation.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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