Health Care Support Worker - Adult Perioperative Department B3

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

Are you a compassionate, motivated individual looking to make a real difference to patients' lives? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join our Adult Perioperative Department at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their perioperative journey, helping to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable clinical skills within a fast-paced and rewarding environment while benefiting from the training, support and career development opportunities available within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations.

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:

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Permanent, full-time
• Day & night shifts
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support registered practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures
• Assist with the safe movement, transfer and positioning of patients within the perioperative environment
• Prepare, set up, clean and maintain a range of theatre equipment and clinical areas to support surgical services
• Assist with stock management, equipment checks and the preparation of supplies required for theatre lists
• Accurately document patient and procedural information using electronic systems and departmental records
• Support specimen handling, clinical waste management and infection prevention procedures in line with local policies
• Contribute to a positive team culture while promoting patient safety, dignity and person-centred care at all times
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Demonstrable caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to supporting individuals in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment
• Good communication, literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills with the ability to accurately record information
• Willingness to undertake and complete all required in-house training, induction programmes and mandatory learning modules
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, key healthcare policies including infection prevention, health and safety and manual handling practices
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work safely under the guidance of registered practitioners
• Flexible and motivated approach with a willingness to develop a broad range of perioperative knowledge and transferable skills across theatre specialties
  
  

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

Senior Charge Nurse, Ian Louden & Kirsty Smolarek, 0141 314 6796, Ian.louden@nhs.scot Kirsty.smolarek@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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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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