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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a full-time post. Shifts are 11.55 hours rotational day-night, Monday- Sunday.
This post may close early due to volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
A permanent full time post within Older Peoples Mental Health has become available. The successful candidate will deliver care within and Older Peoples Mental Health Ward as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. This role includes providing a safe and supportive environment which promotes patient-centred care and recovery. Effective communication is required to promote therapeutic relationships with patients and other professional disciplines. On an ongoing basis, you will identify, respond and report changes in the patient’s physical and psychological needs to a trained member of staff. You will work within GGC policies and procedures to ensure safe working practices, including Infection Control, Health and Safety and Moving and Handling. We invite applicants who share our desire to work with our patient group and deliver the highest quality of patient care.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals and in line with agreed standards and clinical policies.
The post-holders will be expected to practice within a legal & ethical framework as defined by: -
- The Health care support workers Code of Professional Conduct,
- National mental health related legislation
- National and local policy, guidelines and protocols.
Informal Contact: Lauren Doyle, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 211 6665, Lauren.Doyle@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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