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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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 exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Support Workers to join the team within Ward 43 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care that enhances the patient experience. Working within a supportive ward environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients within an acute hospital setting. The ward is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development through mentorship and educational opportunities provided by the Clinical Nurse Educator.
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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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent
- Roles based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- The shift pattern for these roles are rotational and includes days, nights and weekend working in line with service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care within an acute hospital environment, ensuring safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will utilise a broad range of knowledge and skills to assess, plan and implement patient care. The role includes undertaking and recording patient observations using the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) system, performing venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recording, or developing these skills through training where required. You will be expected to maintain high professional standards, contribute to patient safety and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide compassionate, person-centred care.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
Essential
- Experience working at Band 2 level within an acute hospital setting.
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of patient care.
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of person-centred care principles.
- Ability to contribute to the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of recording patient observations using the NEWS system.
- Competency in venepuncture.
- Competency in cannulation.
- Experience of ECG recording.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Willingness to undertake training to develop clinical skills where required.
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.
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Megan Dutch, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 414 6673, megan.dutch@nhs.scot
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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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