Senior Health Care Support Worker - Orthopaedics

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 and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated Orthopaedics team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their care journey. As Scotland's largest NHS organisation, NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while being part of a team committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred care.

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:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent, full-time
• 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekend and public holiday cover
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care to orthopaedic patients
• Support Registered Nurses with a range of delegated clinical and patient care activities
• Monitor patients and promptly report any changes in their condition to the nursing team
• Undertake clinical tasks such as observations, blood pressure monitoring, wound care and testing procedures within your scope of practice
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to confidentiality and information governance requirements
• Assist with stock control, equipment checks and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment
  
  

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

• SVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience and training
• Previous experience within a healthcare, patient care or clinical support environment
• Understanding of Healthcare Support Worker standards, codes of conduct and professional responsibilities
• Knowledge of infection prevention, health and safety principles and person-centred care practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation
• A caring, empathetic approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  
  

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, Pamela Allan, pamela.allan@nhs.scot , 0141 452 3904

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due 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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