Nurse Support - Emergency Department

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 to join the Emergency Department at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) as a Band 3 Nurse Support Worker. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical care to children and their families.

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, part-time 34.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Days and Nights

Base location - Royal Hospital For Children

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children and young people within the Emergency Department as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Record, document and escalate patient observations, including AVPU assessments.
• Maintain patient records, admission documentation, fluid charts and care progress charts.
• Apply plaster casts, wound dressings and tissue adhesive.
• Provide 1:1 support for vulnerable patients.
• Support patient transfers, including children requiring oxygen therapy.
• Assist with nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding.
• Recognise and escalate signs of deterioration in a child’s condition.
• Assist with meals, cleaning duties and stock management.
• Work closely with nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

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

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Band 3 training programme.
• Good knowledge base, including Emergency Department-specific skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and changing clinical environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Competence in clinical skills assessed annually or as required.
• Attendance at mandatory annual updates and ongoing training.
• Sound knowledge of relevant clinical equipment and electronic patient record systems.
• Flexibility to work day and night shifts over a 7-day service.
  
  

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

Wendy Lundy, Nurse support - Wendy.lundy@nhs.scot - 01414524583

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.

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