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:
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support worker within the North East Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery.
You would be working as part of a large team dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems.
The Band 3 HCSW will work under the supervision of trained nurses, supporting the engagement and retention of vulnerable service users however you will also provide support to members of staff within the integrated team in ADRS. You will be expected to work closely with Children and Families and Criminal Justice Services amongst others. You should be highly motivated , committed and have excellent communication skills.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent post working 37 hours per week and will be based at Parkhead Hub
- The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700
Key responsibilities:
As part of a team, the HCSW will assertively outreach our hard to reach and vulnerable service users, using flexible and person centred approaches to engage them in care and treatment. The assertive outreach model will aim to reduce health inequalities and target service users most at risk.
- Provision of swift referral to Opiate Replacement Treatment
- Health interventions including alcohol/drug screening, drug toxicology screening, BAC assessment (breathalyser), and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) testing.
- Supporting service users to identify recovery opportunities and working in close collaboration with Recovery Hubs and Recovery Communities.
- Supporting the transition from Access to other services.
- Quick response strategy to engage and support referrals from acute hospitals for patients who repeatedly attend hospital and are not engaging with community support services. This is to fill the unmet need of this population of people and close the inequality gap that persists despite other high quality alcohol and drug service developments in recent years. Key components of this role will include, risk assessment, relapse prevention, harm reduction and motivational interventions.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Demonstrates a working knowledge of health nursing care and health-related issues.
Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email, and basic applications.
Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills and behaviours.
Evidence of skills and behaviours that demonstrate application of the HCSW Standards and Code of Conduct.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to follow instructions and undertake work without direct supervision.
Ability to undertake multiple clinical contacts daily within a home or community setting, which may involve driving.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Yvette Wilson 0141 565 0200 / yvette.wilson@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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