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Healthcare Assistant - Community Nursing
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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 caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our District Nursing Team. You will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community settings, helping them maintain their independence, health and wellbeing.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a range of delegated clinical and personal care duties, support community clinics, assist with stock management and maintain accurate records. The role requires excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to work independently while providing person-centred care to patients with a variety of healthcare needs.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location: Based in Glasgow City HSCP
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
- Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekends, public holidays and out-of-hours shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend staff meetings and clinical and mandatory training.
- Participate in systems of practice support and personal development planning.
- Ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and ensuring patient confidentiality.
- The post holder will have the skills to undertake or assist with patients in emergencies by providing basic life support.
- Work within divisional and local policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.
- Maintain good relationships and use an empathetic approach to patients and carers.
- Refer to a senior member of the nursing team for any questions they may have on the patient's condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise.
- Participate with other multidisciplinary/multi-agency staff who may require to gain an overview of the health care assistant role and assist with the induction of new staff into the team
- Participate in audits required for organisational activity.
- As a member of the District Nursing team, the post holder will be able to support patients, families and carers to achieve their optimum health and independence.
- The post holder will use a systematic, flexible approach to problem solving where there are either barriers to understanding or financial constraints within the patient's home, to assist with the delivery of an effective care package
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Essential Criteria
- SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience (or willing to undertake training)
- Ability to work with people and as part of a team
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable Criteria
- Full driver's licence
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
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Karen Stewart, Senior Nurse, on karen.stewart14@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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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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