198733 Healthcare Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join the Mental Health Liaison Service working as an integral member of the MDT.

The post will involve working within the established Mental Health Liaison Service which is an exciting but challenging post. The successful candidates will be expected to work within this Nurse Led Team to provide high standards of patient centred care and interventions for those who present with mental health problems and to help facilitate appropriate post discharge follow up. This will be carried out in partnership with the wider multi-disciplinary team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

You will be expected to work with the NHS Education for Scotland Healthcare Support Worker Framework, demonstrating excellent clinical skills, leadership, facilitated learning and service improvement skills. This will ensure the best possible outcomes for patients in our care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive forward thinking individual who is looking to establish themselves as a key member of a dynamic service, participating in ongoing personal, professional development and service improvement

You must be able to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary to effectively work within a clinical team in order to support safe and effective care for patients who access our service. Excellent communication and the ability to develop strong therapeutic relationships with our partner services is a vital part of this post.

This post will engage in shift work (7 days a week - 8am - 6pm and there will also be a requirement to support and engage in the Escort Nurse On Call Service., ~ If you are a member of staff please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
Please be aware that a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications, therefore you should not delay in submitting your application., NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).
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