NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Health Care Support Worker - Surgery and Anaesthetics/Urology
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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
We are looking for a motivated and caring Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the Surgical Assessment Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment caring for patients undergoing surgical investigations, assessment, treatment, and management.
As part of the team you will support the registered nurse in delivering high quality patient care. You will assist with patient vital signs, being familiar with NEWS 2, performing 12 lead ECGs, urinalysis, microbiology samples, and report findings to the registered nurse. Venepuncture/cannulation skills are also essential to this role as Band 3 healthcare support worker.
In this role, you will support the nursing team with delivering patient care, assisting with daily activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and ensuring patients are always treated with dignity and respect. Previous care experience is essential, along with good communication skills and a compassionate approach.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent, part-time post of 28.12 hours per week
- The role is based at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Corsebar Road, Paisley, PA2 9PN
- The shift pattern is days – 8am to 8pm & 12pm – 12am.
Key Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description, at the bottom of this advert.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
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
Fraser Angus, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 7019, fraser.angus@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for Candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience, and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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