0141 332 4632Visibility Scotland is now seeking to recruit a full-time (35 hours per week) Patient Support Worker to become part of a person-centred team that covers NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Edinburgh, and the Lothians. The post-holder will be primarily based within Gartnavel Hospital with regular cover at Stobhill Hospital, Royal Alexandria Hospital in Paisley. Occasional cover at other NHSGGC hospitals will be required.
The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 28 February 2026.
The post-holder will liaise with patients, family members and professionals to ensure that people experiencing changes to their daily life due to a visual impairment receive the correct support at the right time. The post-holder must have excellent communication skills and the innate desire to provide inclusive support to all.
The post-holder will provide emotional support and information, along with practical advice to patients who are experiencing significant sight loss. As and when required, the Patient Support Worker will introduce visual strategies and aids to help patients maximise their remaining vision and build their independence and sense of wellbeing.
Those accessing the Patient Support Service will be signposted to other services and opportunities as appropriate. A key element of this work is building strong working relationships with all eye department staff to encourage referrals, thereby supporting those seen in the hospital setting with direct and seamless access to a wide range of statutory and community-based support.
The post-holder will be technology-aware and or willing to learn about assistive and accessible technology. The post-holder will organise and deliver informative peer support courses that facilitate and nurture group learning.
The NHSGGC Patient Support service provides a bridge between the clinic and the community. The Patient Support team enables seamless service provision, referring to other Visibility Scotland services and health and social care services within the community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated and ambitious organisation. The successful candidate will ideally have a proven track record in health and social care or the willingness and motivation to learn. The post-holder must have a ‘can do’ attitude and a positive team spirit.
How to apply
Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is Monday 25 March at noon. Application forms can be emailed to emma.scott@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can post the application form to us at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 1 April 2024.
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Patient Support Worker NHSGGC JD
Posted on the: March 5, 2024
