Clinical Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking two motivated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers for ward 9 at University Hospital Hairmyres. The role includes providing direct patient care under the guidance of registered nurses in a dynamic hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have the SVQ III in healthcare or be working towards it, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in collaborative settings. This part-time position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Minimum 8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Paid sick leave

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively.
• Experience working in a caring environment.
• Active participation in personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in delivering patient care.
• Maintain hygiene, order, and safety in the ward.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent

Tools

Basic information technology

Job description

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire currently has two Band 3 HCSW vacancies within ward 9, University Hospital Hairmyres and we are looking for 2 highly motivated individuals to come and join our cardiology team.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised and carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.

Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent working within a caring environment/role.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology

Contract type

Permanent

These vacancies consist of 29.6 hours and 23.9 hours per week

Please note these are part time posts and the salary for these positions will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Ward 9 within University Hospital Hairmyres

The working pattern for this role: Rotational dayshift/nightshift/weekend posts.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Julie Breen at [e-mail]. uk or on 01355585092.

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.