Ward-Based Healthcare Support — Flexible Hours

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join the Acute Receiving Units at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will support person-centred care, assist patients with their care needs, and maintain hygiene and safety under nursing supervision.

This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time posts with a 12-hour shift pattern and a commitment to flexible working where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• SVQ II qualification or equivalent experience.
• Completion of Healthcare Support Worker Mandatory Induction Standards and adherence to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
• Annual compliance with mandatory training updates.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.
• Understanding of healthcare policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
• Completion of in-house training programmes as required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through workplace learning, teaching sessions, and study days.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment used within the department.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Good observation skills and awareness of when to elevate concerns.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Caring and compassionate approach, preferably with experience in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to patients within the Acute Receiving Units.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in providing safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain hygiene, order, and safety within the ward environment.
• Carry out delegated tasks under the direct and indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
• Ensure equipment is compatible, functioning correctly, and report any concerns to a registered nurse.
• Comply with departmental policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, escort policy, and health and safety requirements.
• Complete and maintain statutory and mandatory learning requirements.
• Monitor patients and report concerns appropriately.
• Provide personal care and undertake related patient support activities.

Skills

Comm skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Observation

Teamwork

Compassion

Clinical equipment

Adaptability

Multidisciplinary work

Education

SVQ II or equivalent

Mandatory Induction Standards

Code of Conduct (Scotland)

Annual mandatory training

Healthcare policies knowledge

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join the Acute Receiving Units at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will support person-centred care, assist patients with their care needs, and maintain hygiene and safety under nursing supervision.

This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time posts with a 12-hour shift pattern and a commitment to flexible working where service needs allow.