Health Care Support Worker - Gynecology

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; Presencial; CAD 40.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit

Development opportunities

Holiday pay

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on a permanent, full‑time basis at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role is in the Gynaecology ward, predominantly surgical, caring for pregnant patients up to 12 weeks gestation and oncology patients, with day and night shifts.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide basic patient care, catheter care, venflid management, venepuncture, observations and NEWS scoring, maintain documentation, and

Formación

• Experience in a band 2 Health Care Assistant post.
• Accurate keyboard and data entry.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, without supervision, in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a proactive manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• A basic awareness of the importance of good hygiene.
• Ability to use IT systems.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to fulfil all requirements of the job description.

Responsabilidades

• Basic patient care, helping with daily ADLs.
• Catheter care and venflon management.
• Venepuncture,
• Observations and NEWS recording,
• MUST scoring,
• Active care/fluid balance/food record charts,
• Admin and IT systems
• Learnpro and Infection control measures.

Conocimientos

Band 2 HCA experience

Accurate keyboard/data entry

Team player

IT systems

Flexible/shift work

Willingness to learn

Educación

Experience as Band 2 HCA

Descripción del empleo

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

The department is Gynaecology. We are predominantly a surgical ward. We look after pregnant patients up to 12 weeks gestation with various issues as well as oncology patients.

The ward has a mini emergency dept within it. We see emergencies from GP/A&E plus provide some return appointments through this service also.

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.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Permanent Contract
• Shift pattern for this post are Days/nights

Key Responsibilities

• Basic patient care, helping with daily ADLs.
• Catheter care and venflon management.
• Venepuncture,
• Observations and NEWS recording,
• MUST scoring,
• Active care/fluid balance/food record charts,
• Admin and IT systems
• Learnpro and Infection control measures.

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

• Experience in a band 2 Health Care Assistant Post.
• Accurate keyboard and data entry.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, without supervision, in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a proactive manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literary and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
• A basic awareness of the importance of good hygiene.
• Ability to use IT systems.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to fulfil all requirements of the job description.

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.

• 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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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.

Armed Forces Covenant

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.