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. Please see the job description for further details of the role.

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

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 specialize 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 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.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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.

For informal enquiries please contact katherine.roseweir@nhs.scot

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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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.