NHS Ayrshire & Arran

About the Company

We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.

Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful

Welcome to the official NHS Ayrshire & Arran LinkedIn page. This account will keep you updated on health matters and bring you trusted information and advice.

Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum.

This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm (excluding public holidays). It is monitored periodically out of office hours.

We do not remove comments for being critical of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, as your opinions are important and we can learn from them. However, we may remove comments or posts if they contain vulgar or offensive language, personal attacks of any kind; offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group; breach privacy; or spread inaccurate or dangerous information.

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· contain case-specific and other confidential information.

Where a person has continued to post inappropriate comments, we reserve the right to block that user from posting on our accounts.

Disclaimer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran does not take any responsibility for people making contact with members who are followers of this page. It is up to the individual to control their own privacy settings and who can view their profile. Please note that other than our official posts, any comments expressed on the site do not reflect the opinions and position of NHS Ayrshire & Arran or its

Listed Jobs

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Clinical Support Worker - Acute Assessment Unit

Job Description

**Job Title** Clinical Support Worker – Acute Assessment Unit **Role Summary** Provide supportive, person‑centred care to patients in an acute assessment setting, working alongside Registered Nursing staff. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient wellbeing, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver high‑quality care across day, night and weekend shifts. **Expectations** - Deliver compassionate, patient‑centred care and uphold the highest standards of health and safety. - Work flexibly across a rotating schedule that includes day, night and weekend shifts. - Commit to continuous professional development and advance the Clinical Support Worker role. - Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist patients with personal care, feeding, mobility and hygiene. - Monitor vital signs, symptom changes and report observations to nursing staff. - Support medication administration, ward rounds and clinical procedures. - Maintain accurate, timely patient records and documentation. - Promote infection control and safe patient handling protocols. - Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning. - Respond promptly to patient needs and emergencies in an acute environment. **Required Skills** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational and time‑management abilities. - Team‑orientated, able to collaborate with nurses, therapists and support staff. - Empathy and a genuine interest in caring for unwell individuals. - Flexibility to work varying shift patterns, including nights and weekends. - Willingness and capability for lifelong learning and role advancement. **Required Education & Certifications** - Completion of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. - Relevant health and social care qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent).

London, United kingdom

On site

25-03-2026

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Health Care Support Worker - Community Mental Health Team

Job Description

**Job Title:** Health Care Support Worker – Community Mental Health Team **Role Summary:** Provide health and social care support within an Intensive and Unscheduled CAMHS setting, working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapeutic activities, crisis telephone support, and coordinated care for vulnerable young people. **Expectations:** - Work autonomously with minimal supervision while adhering to legislative frameworks and clinical policies. - Demonstrate initiative, reliable record‑keeping, and professional communication with patients, families, and partner agencies. - Maintain flexibility to work across community, school, and secure estate environments, including evenings and weekends. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support a defined caseload of young people within a multidisciplinary team. - Contribute to nursing assessments and implement prescribed care plans; report progress to case coordinator or lead nurse. - Deliver appropriate nursing care in the least restrictive manner. - Identify and address health promotion needs, vulnerability factors, and safeguarding concerns. - Build effective relationships with patients, carers, and professionals, respecting equality, dignity, cultural, and spiritual diversity. - Participate in therapeutic, psychological, and educational interventions for individuals or groups as directed. - Provide telephone crisis support to patients and families. - Coordinate with health, social care, and other agencies to facilitate recovery and wellbeing. - Attend team meetings and maintain accurate documentation. **Required Skills:** - Working knowledge of mental health nursing care and mental health issues. - Proficiency with digital technology, information systems, email, and basic applications. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to apply Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Standards and Code of Conduct. - Demonstrated teamwork and inter‑professional collaboration. - Initiative and ability to work independently in varied community settings. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum: Relevant health or social care qualification; working towards SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 6 is desirable. - Completion of a health, mental health, or social care programme (or equivalent). - Current DBS clearance (or equivalent background check) as required for working with vulnerable populations.

Templeton, United kingdom

On site

27-03-2026