Health Care Support Worker - Community Mental Health - B3 Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Healthcare

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:

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the inpatient ward/department.

In particular the post-holder will be responsible for contributing to the care and support of people involved in the Community Mental Health service. The post-holder will provide care and support as part of an agreed plan of care which involves the use of strength based recovery focused approach that proactively involves the person.

The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties without direct supervision working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies as well as participating in regular Nurse Line Management Supervision and Clinical Supervision.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or Health and Care Worker Visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Location based in Brand St Resource Centre
Permanent full-time post
Working hours for this post Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Function as a support worker within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group
Contribute 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 identifying 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:

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
Working knowledge of mental health nursing care
Working knowledge of mental health issues
Evidence of using digital technology/ information systems/ email and basic applications
Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact on mental health and wellbeing
Experience of working in the CMHT environment
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
Ability to form working relationships with others
Ability to follow instructions and undertake work without direct supervision
Full driving licence required

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